If all of us are destined for the fire,
Then you too must ascend the burning pyre.

Set free your soul; impatient of delay,
Step out along our sovereign’s royal way.

Renew your courage, put aside your fear
And in love’s fire let reason disappear.

How long will caution make you hesitate?
Fly beyond thought before it is too late!

“The Conference of the Birds” by Attar

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