"Exert thyself, O man; put shoulder to the wheel The prophets and the saints to imitate in zeal. Exertion’s not a struggle against Providence, ’Twas Providence enjoined it; made it our defence Blasphemer may I be, if ever single man Bestowed in vain one effort to fulfil God’s plan."
Rumi

January 1, 1970

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