Empty Vessels quotes

Empty Vessels

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Rumi
Rumi Poet, Philosopher

"If you were a blade of grass or a tiny flower I will pitch my tent in your shadow. Only your presence revives my withered heart. You are the candle that lights the whole world and I am an empty vessel for your light."

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