Rumi: The lamp of the heart that is a timid trader Acquires neither loss nor gain by its ventures, Nay it acquires loss, for i

The lamp of the heart that is a timid trader Acquires neither loss nor gain by i — Rumi

The lamp of the heart that is a timid trader Acquires neither loss nor gain by its ventures, Nay it acquires loss, for it is precluded from gain, ’Tis the lamp that takes fire that acquires light.

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