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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How could you reach the pearl by only looking at the sea? If you seek the pearl, be a diver: the diver needs several qualities: he must trust his rope and his life to the Friend's hand, he must stop breathing, and he must jump.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To achieve great things, one must be willing to take risks and trust in the process.
This quote by Rumi emphasizes that attaining valuable goals, like a pearl, requires more than mere observation; it demands action and courage. It illustrates the necessity of trusting others, letting go of fear, and fully immersing oneself in the pursuit of desires, highlighting the qualities needed for success in any endeavor.
Themes
RiskTrustCouragePursuitGoals
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams.
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