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FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
Of knowledge that is infinite? With us,The small, who thank the knowledge of our kindGreater than we, the wiser ignoranceRestricts its apprehension, sees and knowsNo more than brain accepts in faith of sight,Takes first what comes first, only sure so far.A certain pillar stands by SebzevahSo aptly that its gnomon tells the hour;What if the townsmen said 'Before we thankWho placed it, for his serviceable craft,And go to dinner since its shade tells noon,Needs must we have the craftsman's purpose clearOn half a hundred more recondite pointsThan a mere summons to a vulgar meal!'Better they said 'How opportune the help!
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