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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Everyone sleeps, except lovers, who stay awake, telling stories to God
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that lovers are so enraptured in their connection that they remain awake and engaged, sharing their thoughts and feelings with the divine.
Rumi's quote highlights the intensity of love and the profound connection between lovers. It implies that love transcends the ordinary aspects of life, where while the world sleeps, those deeply in love are found in a state of heightened awareness and spiritual communion, sharing their intimate stories and dreams with God as if in sacred dialogue.
Themes
LoveStoriesAwarenessConnectionSpiritual
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'As Rumi says, everyone sleeps, except lovers, emphasizing the unique bond shared between two people in love.'
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