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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God does not look at your outer forms, _x000D_ but at the love within your love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of inner love over external appearances.
Rumi's quote highlights that true value lies in the love and intentions within a person, rather than superficial qualities or outer appearances. It urges us to cultivate and focus on the authentic feelings we hold in our hearts, as these are what truly define us in the eyes of a higher power or in our relationships with others.
Themes
LoveInner BeautyAuthenticitySpiritualityRumi
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of love in a marriage.
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