Rumi: So long as a babe cannot grasp or run, It takes its father’s back for its carriage, But when it becomes independent and

So long as a babe cannot grasp or run, It takes its father’s back for its carria — Rumi

So long as a babe cannot grasp or run, It takes its father’s back for its carriage, But when it becomes independent and uses its hands It falls into grievous troubles and disgrace.

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