Kabir

Indian mystic poet

Medieval influential 210 sayings

Sayings by Kabir

Those who carry light do not fear wandering in the dark.

15th Century — Inner illumination dispels fear, from his poetry (Dohas).
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In the garden of truth, even the weeds have stories to tell.

15th Century — Finding truth and lessons in all aspects of life, even the undesirable, from his poetry (Dohas).
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The wise wash their pride before filling the cup of knowledge.

15th Century — Humility is prerequisite for true learning, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Time asks no questions, but always answers with change.

15th Century — The inevitable and transformative nature of time, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Truth whispers to those who quiet the thunder within.

15th Century — Inner peace allows one to hear truth, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Seek roots, not shadows, if you wish to blossom fully.

15th Century — Focus on fundamentals and inner depth rather than superficial appearances, from his poetry (Dohas).
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A river forgets the banks but not the source where it began.

15th Century — The importance of remembering one's origins or true self despite outward journey, from his poetry (D…
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Praise flows easily; understanding arrives only when patience is ready.

15th Century — True understanding requires patience, unlike superficial praise, from his poetry (Dohas).
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To listen is to plant a seed in the silent heart.

15th Century — The fertile nature of attentive listening, from his poetry (Dohas).
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He wraps gold in dust, who wishes for beauty without struggle.

15th Century — The necessity of effort and struggle for true beauty or value, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Light does not argue with darkness; it simply exists gently.

15th Century — The nature of truth and its effortless presence, from his poetry (Dohas).
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When questions dissolve, wisdom dances in unexpected alleys.

15th Century — Wisdom emerges when the questioning mind is stilled, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Grow not in height alone; stretch your roots in grateful earth.

15th Century — Metaphor for holistic growth, emphasizing grounding and gratitude alongside outward progress, from h…
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Falsehood carries weight no vessel can bear for long.

15th Century — The unsustainable nature of lies, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Pretenses crumble, but the stone of truth shapes character.

15th Century — The enduring and formative power of truth, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Empty words echo; truth resounds from the core.

15th Century — The difference between superficial and profound communication, from his poetry (Dohas).
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The mirror never lies, nor does the still mind.

15th Century — The clarity of a calm mind reflecting truth, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Truth untethers the heart and frees burdens unseen.

15th Century — The liberating effect of truth, from his poetry (Dohas).
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A whisper of truth speaks louder than thunderous deceit.

15th Century — The inherent power of truth over falsehood, from his poetry (Dohas).
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Those who live by truth sleep without shadows.

15th Century — The peace and clarity that comes from living truthfully, from his poetry (Dohas).
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