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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
Poet
Weaver
Writer
Benares
Kabir Sahib
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