Everyone sees the unseen in proportion to the clarity of his heart, and that depends upon how much he has polished it. Whoever has polished it more sees more - more unseen forms become manifest to him.
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- Author's profession: Poet
- Born: September 30, 1207
- Died: December 17, 1273
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