One

Thou art One,

the beginning of all computation,

the base of all construction.

Thou art One,

and in the mystery of Thy Oneness

the wise of heart are astonished,

for they know not what it is.

Thou art One,

and Thou art exalted

high above abasement and falling --

not like a man, who falls when he is alone.

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- Shelomo ibn Gabirol