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The real dirt is not outside, but inside, in our hearts. We can wash all stains with water. The only one we can't remove is the grudge and the bad intentions sticking to our hearts.

Shams Tabrizi

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Shams Tabrizi
Age: 63 †
Born: 1185
Born: January 1
Died: 1248
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Poet
Writer
Shams-e Tabrizi
Shams-i Tabrizi
Shams ad-Din Muhammad
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Inside
Grudge
Water
Wash
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Intentions
Heart
Dirt
Remove
Intention
Hearts
Sticking

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