The Heavenly Sign — Page 9
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 Ha fi z , has said: 10 10 The novice cannot dream of caressing the locks of the beloved; Only the vigilant can saunter under the chain (of locks). [Translator]