"Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive."
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Born: 1325 – Died: 1390
Nationality: Persian
Known for: Poet
Hafez (1325–1390) was a celebrated Persian lyric poet. His collected works are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature. Hafez's poems are deeply ingrained in Persian culture. Many are memorized and used as everyday proverbs. His life and work have influenced Persian writing more than any other author since the 14th century.
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"Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive."