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.
RumiRead
Know mankind well, don't degrade every man as evil, and don't exalt every man thinking he is good. He who cannot discover himself; cannot discover the world.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of understanding human nature and oneself to comprehend the world.
Rumi highlights the complexity of human character, advising us against the extremes of labeling everyone as either entirely good or evil. By advocating for a balanced view of humanity, he suggests that real self-discovery and understanding of the world come from an acceptance of this complexity, which ultimately enriches our perspective and interactions with others.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth, one might say, 'As Rumi wisely pointed out, knowing mankind well is essential for understanding ourselves and the world around us.'
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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