Quote by Sir Muhammad Iqbal

Thou didst create the night, but I made the lamp. Thou didst create clay, but I made the cup. Thou didst create the deserts, mountains and forests, I produced the orchards, gardens and groves. It is I who made the glass out of stone, and it is I who turn a poison into an antidote.


Thou didst create the night, but I made the lamp. Thou didst

Summary

This quote emphasizes the power and creativity of human beings in transforming and enhancing the natural world. It suggests that although God or a higher power may have created the basic materials, it is humans who have the ability to shape and refine those materials into useful and beautiful objects. Whether it is creating light from darkness, a cup from clay, or turning a harmful substance into a remedy, the quote highlights the ingenuity and transformative abilities of human beings.

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Creation
By Sir Muhammad Iqbal
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