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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Everything you possess of skill, and wealth, and handicraft, wasn't it first merely a thought and a quest?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of thoughts and desires as the genesis of all achievements.
Rumi reflects on the fundamental role that thoughts and aspirations play in the development of our skills, wealth, and craftsmanship. It encourages us to recognize that every accomplishment begins with an idea or a pursuit, suggesting that our mindset and ambitions are crucial in shaping our reality.
Themes
ThoughtQuestSkillWealthCraftsmanship
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing dreams.
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