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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Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously. Be magnificent as the leopard, fight to win. Spend less time with nightingales and peacocks. One is all talk, the other only color.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages a focus on action and determination rather than superficiality and empty talk.
Rumi's quote emphasizes the importance of being driven and magnificent in one's pursuits, using the falcon and leopard as symbols of motivation and strength. He contrasts these powerful creatures with nightingales and peacocks, suggesting that too much time spent with those who are all talk or showy without substance detracts from one's goals and aspirations.
Themes
MotivationActionDeterminationStrengthSubstance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire people to take action rather than just talk about their dreams.
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