Yunus Emre was a 13th-century Turkish poet and mystic who wrote in the Anatolian language. He is considered one of the most important figures of the Turkish language and literature, and his works have been translated into many languages. He is known for his lyrical and spiritual poems, which are still widely read and recited today.
Come let us be friends for once. Let us make life easy on us. Let us be loved ones and lovers. The earth shall be left to no one. — Yunus Emre
My heart is the throne of the Beloved, the Beloved the heart's destiny: Whoever breaks another's heart will find no homecoming in this world or any other. — Yunus Emre
A heart makes a good home for the friend. — Yunus Emre
Too many words are lit for a beast of burden. — Yunus Emre
Thought is an errand boy, fear a mine of worries. — Yunus Emre
If I told you about a land of love, friend, would you follow me and come? — Yunus Emre
I tried to make sense of the Four Books,
until love arrived,
and it all became a single syllable. — Yunus Emre
Whatever separates you from the Truth, throw it away, it will vanish anyhow. — Yunus Emre
I am the drop that contains the ocean — Yunus Emre
The earth shall be left to no one. — Yunus Emre
If I told you about a land of love...would you swallow it as a remedy? — Yunus Emre
To love the world is to be afflicted. — Yunus Emre
Life Lessons by Yunus Emre
Yunus Emre taught that love and kindness are the path to spiritual enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of living a life of compassion and understanding.
He believed that all people are connected, and that the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom should be shared with others.
His work encourages us to recognize our shared humanity and to strive for peace and harmony in our lives.
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