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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You are the Essence of the Essence, The intoxication of Love. I long to sing Your Praises but stand mute with the agony of wishing in my heart !
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep, profound love and longing for a beloved who embodies the essence of existence.
Rumi's words highlight the speaker's overwhelming love and appreciation for a divine or romantic figure who represents the ultimate truth and beauty. The contrast between the desire to express this love through praise and the feeling of being unable to articulate it suggests a profound connection that transcends mere words, evoking both joy and heartache.
Themes
LoveEssenceLongingPraiseIntoxication
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to express the depth of love shared between the couple.
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