“I went in search of evil and found none; when I looked into my own heart, I found the worst of all was me.”

— Kabir · Wisdom quote

I went in search of evil and found none; when I looked into my own heart, I found the worst of all was me. — Kabir quote card
Mystic poet · 1440 – 1518

Indian mystic poet and saint whose dohas challenged religious orthodoxy. He is revered by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike, and his verses are included in the Sikh scriptures.

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