The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul.
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God disguised as myriad things, and playing a game of tag has kissed you and said, "You're it. I mean you're really it. Now it does not matter what you believe or feel. For something wonderful, something major-league wonderful, is someday going to happen."
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that divine presence is interconnected with our lives, and something extraordinary is destined to happen.
In this captivating quote by Hafez, the poet suggests that God is present in various forms and experiences of life, playing an elusive game of tag with humanity. The phrase 'You're it' symbolizes a personal invitation or responsibility, implying that each individual has a significant role to play in life, regardless of their beliefs or feelings. The promise of something wonderful to occur in the future acts as a source of hope and motivation, encouraging us to stay open to the unexpected joys that await.
Themes
GodHopeInspirationFutureWonderful
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a motivational talk to inspire positivity about the future.
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