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Muhammad Iqbal

When truth has no burning, then it is philosophy, when it gets burning from the heart, it becomes poetry.

Poetry

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When truth is understood only intellectually without emotional intensity, it remains a dry idea or philosophy. However, when truth deeply moves and inspires the heart, it transforms into expressive and passionate poetry.

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