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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If the house of the world is dark, Love will find a way to create windows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love brings hope and light even in dark times.
This quote by Rumi suggests that even in the face of despair or difficult circumstances, love possesses the transformative power to illuminate and inspire change. Just as windows let in light, love has the ability to foster hope and create opportunities for growth and connection, making the world brighter despite the darkness around it.
Themes
LoveHopeLightDarknessTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming challenges, one might say, 'Remember, if the house of the world is dark, love will find a way to create windows.'
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