Lailah Gifty AkitaI recovered from every shock of life's despair because God was merciful enough to restore me .
About This Quote
Mirza Ghalib, a poet who lived in the 18th century, was a man of deep faith. In his poem titled "God is my Helper," he said that "God is my helper" when he was in the grip of despair. He also said that God will restore him from every shock of life's despair.
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