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The hearts of the people are with you, but their swords are against you.
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The people feel loyalty or sympathy toward you, yet they are acting against you. Their hearts represent inner support, while their swords represent open opposition or conflict. The quote points to a painful divide between what people feel and what they do: goodwill exists, but their actions still place them on the opposing side.
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- Imam Husayn: The Savior of Islam
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