My dear heart, never think you are better than others. Listen to their sorrows with compassion. If you want peace, don't harbor bad thoughts, do not gossip and don't teach what you do not know.
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Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment. Cleverness is mere opinion. Bewilderment brings intuitive knowledge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace confusion and uncertainty, as they lead to deeper understanding and insight.
This quote by Rumi invites us to let go of our desire for cleverness and superficial knowledge in favor of a deeper, more profound comprehension of life. Cleverness can lead to mere opinions and judgments, while bewilderment encourages us to remain open and curious, ultimately guiding us toward intuitive knowledge and wisdom. By embracing the unknown, we cultivate a richer, more meaningful experience of existence.
Themes
BewildermentKnowledgeClevernessWisdomCuriosity
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on creativity, this quote can inspire participants to embrace uncertainty in their creative processes.
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