Quote by Ahmad Shamlou

A thousand laughing suns are in your eyes. A thousand crying stars in mine.

A thousand laughing suns are in your eyes. A thousand crying

Summary

This quote beautifully captures the idea that each person sees the world differently. It suggests that one's perspective and emotions shape their perception. While the speaker sees joy and radiance in the other person's eyes, they perceive sadness and difficulty in their own. This highlights the subjectivity of human experience and reminds us that our perception of the world is influenced by our own emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

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Love Laughter Sadness Tears

By Ahmad Shamlou

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