Page 157 - The Book of Rumi

nothing! Only the shortsighted consider white hair by itself to be a sign of
maturity. My dear companion, strive to detect the essence of things so you
may take command of both your faith and your mind. A wise man possesses
an innate light with which he’s able to guide and lead others; and I’m con-
vinced that this young man has exactly that!”
Mohammad could easily have continued with his discourse but thought
better of it and stopped. He hoped that his words had penetrated the old
man’s heart and mind with suffi cient gravity so that he would never again have
to counter any soldier’s biased remarks, which could cast doubt among the
entire army.

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