Yunus Emre

Yunus Emre (c. 1321) was a most renowned Turkish poet of Anatolian Turkish folk poetry. He wrote in a simple, forceful and direct style, and focused on rural masses. He also composed many devotional hymns.

Wisdom & Quotes

• I am not here on earth for strife,

Love is the mission of my love.
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Come, let us all be friends for once,
Let us make life easy on us
Let us be lovers and loved ones,
The earth shall be left to no one.

• Too many words are fit for a beast of burden.

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