I can't trust those who sneer at us drinking down to the lees: That is the kind of thing which gets a bad name for religion.
Persian poet
From a ghazal, as translated by Peter Avery
c. 1325-1390 AD (original composition)
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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"Hafez uttereth a prayer. Listen: say an amin! Be my daily food the lips sugar-scattering of Thine."
Humorous"If the beloved is a Christian, what concern is it of yours? If she is a pagan, what concern is it of yours?"
Controversial"You will not know a detail of the mysteries of existence, as long as you are not disoriented in the circle of existence."
Strange & Unusual"What is the use of prayer when love is absent?"
Controversial"Saki! with the light of wine, up-kindle the cup of ours. Minstrel! speak, saying: The worlds work hath gone to the desire of ours."
Humorous