Khājeh Shams-od-Dīn Moḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī :
Known by his pen name Hafez (حافظ Ḥāfeẓ lit. ’the memorizer’ or ’the (safe) keeper’; 1325–1390) or Hafiz.
Persian lyric poet whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as one of the highest pinnacles of Persian literature. His works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who learn his poems by heart and use them as everyday proverbs and sayings. His life and poems have become the subjects of much analysis, commentary, and interpretation, influencing post-14th century Persian writing more than any other Persian author.
I wished I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the ashtonishing light of your own being.
As long as one searches for Knowing, one does not find Truth.
