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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Have you ever gotten breathless before from a beautiful face, for i see you there, my dear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the overwhelming beauty and emotional impact one can feel when seeing someone they love.
Rumi conveys the idea that encountering a beautiful person can leave one breathless, highlighting the deep emotional and physical responses that love can evoke. The quote suggests that love is not just a feeling but a profound experience that can take one's breath away, as it combines physical attraction with an intimate connection to the beloved.
Themes
LoveBeautyEmotionConnectionBreathless
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to express deep affection for a partner.
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