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The Prophet's words were true; The mouth of Ali is the…

“The Prophet's words were true; The mouth of Ali is the golden door Of Wisdom." When his friends to Ali bore These words, he smiled and said: "And should they ask The same until my dying day, the task Were easy; for the stream from Wisdom's well, Which God supplies, is inexhaustible.” quote by Bayard Taylor
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“The Prophet's words were true; The mouth of Ali is the golden door Of Wisdom." When his friends to Ali bore These words, he smiled and said: "And should they ask The same until my dying day, the task Were easy; for the stream from Wisdom's well, Which God supplies, is inexhaustible.”

Bayard Taylor

About This Quote

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

The poet praises Ali’s speech as a gateway to wisdom, claiming divine wisdom is endless and easily accessed.

In simple terms: Ali’s words open endless divine wisdom.

Key Takeaway

Seek guidance from wise teachings.

Themes

wisdom spirituality divine faith knowledge guidance

Mood

reverent inspired

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • personal reflection
  • teaching
  • meditation

Key Concepts

infinite access divine source

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern true wisdom?
  • What role does faith play in learning?
A Different Perspective

Divine wisdom may be limited by human interpretation.

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