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I've burned my own house down, the torch is in my hand.Now I'll burn down the house of anyone who wants to follow me.
Kabir
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Kabir
Age: 78 †
Born: 1440
Born: January 1
Died: 1518
Died: January 1
Philosopher
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Kabir Sahib
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Do you believe there is some place that will make thesoul less thirsty? In that great absence you will find nothing.
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Just throw away all thoughts of imaginary things, and stand firm in that which you are.
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I laugh when I hear that the fish in the water is thirsty. You don't grasp the fact that what is most alive of all is inside your own house and so you walk from one holy city to the next with a confused look!
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Don't open your diamonds in a vegetable market. Tie them in bundle and keep them in your heart, and go your own way.
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When you feel most alive, find out why, This is one guest you won't greet twice.
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