The Heavenly Sign — Page 9
The Heavenly Sign 9 be remembered that the word 'vigilant' in the couplet 'the vigilant Turk' has not been used to criticize, and that the Persians use this word for eulogy and praise. The poet Hafız, has said: 10 خیال زلف تو پختن نه کار خامان ست که زیر سلسله رفتن طریق عیاری ست 10 The novice cannot dream of caressing the locks of the beloved; Only the vigilant can saunter under the chain (of locks). [Translator]