Hidden Lantern
Read Free / The Mathnawí, Book I

The refusal of the vizier to interrupt his seclusion.

He said: “Cut short your arguments, let my advice make its way into your souls and hearts.

If I am trustworthy, the trustworthy is not doubted, even though I should call heaven earth.

If I am (endowed with) perfection, why (this) disbelief in my perfection? and if I am not (perfect), why this molestation and annoyance?

I will not go forth from this seclusion, because I am occupied with inward experiences.”