The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul.
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The only friends who are free from cares are the goblet of wine and a book. Give me wine...that I may for a time forget the cares of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friends are rare, and sometimes we seek solace in wine and literature to escape our troubles.
Hafez reflects on the nature of friendship and the escape it offers from life's burdens. In this quote, he suggests that while genuine friends can provide comfort and joy, sometimes one finds solace in inanimate companions like a goblet of wine or a book, which allow for temporary oblivion from worldly cares.
Themes
FriendsWineBookEscapeSolace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a toast at a gathering with friends.
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