One night, I remember, a dear friend came to visit. I was so overwhelmed that I jumped up, accidentally extinguishing the lamp with my sleeve.
A vision of someone whose appearance brightens the darkness
I was astonished at my fortune, wondering where this blessing came from.
He sat down and began to reproach me, saying: “You saw me and immediately extinguished the lamp. What does this mean?”
I replied: "For two reasons: first, I thought the sun had risen, and second, this verse came to mind:
When a beloved comes before the candle,
Extinguish it in the midst of the gathering.
And if there is a sweet smile on their lips,
Take their sleeve and extinguish the candle."
