"Rumi himself once said that counterfeit gold is only to be found because there is such a thing as real gold to be copied."

Wisdom, Authenticity, Truth, Values, Philosophy

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"Rumi himself once said that counterfeit gold is only to be found because there is such a thing as real gold to be copied."

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