Arrogant Quote by Farid ud-Din Attar
““How arrogant you are To think your wretched Self so singular! The disappointments of this world will die In less time than the blinking of an eye, And as the earth must pass, pass by the earth Don't even glance at it, know what it's worth; What empty foolishness it is to care For what must one day be dispersed to air!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Conference of the Birds, 12th century Persian Sufi literature
Human ego inflates self‑importance, yet all worldly concerns are fleeting and dissolve quickly.
In simple terms: Ego is temporary; worldly cares vanish.
Key Takeaway
Remember the transience of material concerns.
Themes
ego
impermanence
humility
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- loss
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Sufism
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly matters beyond fleeting desires?
- How can humility reshape your daily choices?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore the value of meaningful relationships and purpose.
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