Though you are wise

Though you are wise, be as a fool;
Though you can see, be as one blind+;
Though you can hear, be as one deaf;
Patiently bear with all you meet,
and politely talk to eveyone.
This practice surely will lead you
to the realisation of the Truth.

+ lit. one-eyed.

By: Lalla

From: Lalla vakhs No. 40

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