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“He who looks at people through (the eyes of ) knowledge hates them, but he who looks at them through (the eyes of ) True Reality (the Creator) shows mercy to them.” quote by Abu Yazid Bustami
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““He who looks at people through (the eyes of ) knowledge hates them, but he who looks at them through (the eyes of ) True Reality (the Creator) shows mercy to them.””

Abu Yazid Bustami

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeing people through knowledge breeds contempt; seeing them through divine reality fosters mercy.

In simple terms: Knowledge can distance; divine view can connect.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion through a higher perspective.

Themes

compassion spirituality perception knowledge truth

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

Compassion:1 God:0 Hates:0 True reality:0 Eyes True:0 Shows Mercy:1 Knowledge Hates:0 Eyes Knowledge:0

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your worldview shape your empathy?
  • Can knowledge and compassion coexist?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on knowledge can lead to arrogance.

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