Si je meurs par crainte du désespoir, l’espoir me ressuscite. Que de fois je suis mort et combien de fois j’ai ressuscite

This artwork by Hassan Massoudy loosely translates as, "If I die from fear or despair I hope you will revive me. For how many times can I die and come back again", a romantic verse attributed to the 7th century tale of a man, Majnun, driven to madness by his love for a lady named Layla.Hassan Masoudy is an internationally renowned calligrapher. His creations are a subtle mix of present and past, oriental and occidental, tradition and modernity. His inspiration is drawn from proverbs, poets and philosophers throughout the centuries.

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