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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.

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
Keep
Bundles
Heart
Vegetable
Way
Diamonds
Diamond
Vegetables
Ties
Market
Open
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