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Beast Quotes by Rumi
- If reason dominates in man, he rises higher than angels. If lust overpowers man, he descends lower than the beast.
- The angel is free because of his knowledge, the beast because of his ignorance. Between the two remains the son of man to struggle.
- I died from a mineral and plant became, Died from the plant, took a sentient frame; Died from the beast, donned a human dress -…
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