Rumi: Since you are properly a clod you will not rise into the air; You will rise into the air if you break and become dust, I

Since you are properly a clod you will not rise into the air; You will rise into — Rumi

Since you are properly a clod you will not rise into the air; You will rise into the air if you break and become dust, If you break not, He who moulded you will break you.

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