Rumi: Thee to thy goal wit-sharpening will not bring, Only the broken-hearted find the favour of the king.

Thee to thy goal wit-sharpening will not bring, Only the broken-hearted find the — Rumi

Thee to thy goal wit-sharpening will not bring, Only the broken-hearted find the favour of the king.

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