“A prince is just
a conceit until he does something with generosity.”

—  Rumi

"The Far Mosque" in Ch. 17 : Solomon Poems, p. 191
The Essential Rumi (1995)
Context: This heart sanctuary does
exist, but it can't be described. Why try! Solomon goes there every morning and gives guidance
with words, with musical harmonies, and in actions,
which are the deepest teaching. A prince is just
a conceit until he does something with generosity.

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