Clear vision Quote by Farid al-Din Attar
““In this valley, Love is represented by fire, Reason by smoke. When Love bursts into flame, Reason is forthwith dissipated like smoke. Reason cannot coexist with Love’s mania, for Love has nothing whatever to do with human Reason. If ever you attain a clear vision of the unseen world, then only will you be able to realize the source of Love. By the odour of Love every atom in the world is intoxicated. It owes its existence to the existence of Love. If””
About This Quote
Source Poetic: The Conference of the Birds, 12th‑century Sufi poem
Love overwhelms rational thought, dissolving reason like smoke, suggesting true insight comes from love’s ecstatic vision.
In simple terms: Love destroys reason, leading to deeper insight.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s insight over cold logic.
Themes
love
reason
spirituality
intuition
transcendence
Mood
mystical
passionate
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal revelation
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
- emotional decision‑making
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
dualism
ecstatic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love and reason ever truly coexist?
- When does reason serve love?
A Different Perspective
Reason can be valuable for practical matters; love alone may mislead.
