Self-Deprecating Sayings
28 sayings found from the Medieval era from 6 authors
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I was once offered a princess in marriage in this land, but I declined, for I was already married and had a long journey ahead of me.
I was once given a magic carpet in this land, but it did not fly. It was just a very beautiful rug.
I have travelled to many lands and seen many things, but I have never seen a people so fond of bathing as the Indians. They bathe even in the cold of winter!
I went in search of a bad person; I found none as I, seeing myself, found me the worst.
Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat. My shoulder is against yours.
I am not in the temple, nor in the mosque, nor in the Kaaba, nor in Kailash. I am not in rites or ceremonies, nor in yoga or renunciation.
I am looking for the one who is looking for me.
You ask for what reason I stay on the green mountain, I smile, but do not answer, my heart is at leisure. Peach blossom is carried far off by flowing water, Apart, I have heaven and earth in the human world.