The essence of praise accrues to none but God; your praise of a rose or an apple is [in essence] praise of God. (Ruhollah Khomeini)

The essence of praise accrues to none but God; your praise of a rose or an apple is [in essence] praise of God.

Ruhollah Khomeini

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