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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Darkness may hide the trees and the flowers from the eyes but it cannot hide love from the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Even in difficult times, love remains visible to those who truly feel it.
This quote by Rumi emphasizes that no matter how challenging or obscured our external circumstances may become, the essence of love will always be felt deeply within our souls. Love transcends physical barriers and remains an internal truth that can never be completely hidden by darkness or adversity.
Themes
LoveDarknessSoulLifeTruth
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a community gathering could use this quote to highlight the importance of love during hard times.
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