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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Listen, O drop, give yourself up without regret, and in exchange gain the Ocean. Listen, O drop, bestow upon yourself this honor, and in the arms of the Sea be secure. Who indeed should be so fortunate? An Ocean wooing a drop! In God's name, in God's name, sell and buy at once! Give a drop, and take this Sea full of pearls.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-sacrifice for a greater purpose and achieving fulfillment.
In this quote, Rumi uses the metaphor of a drop of water giving itself to the ocean to illustrate the idea of surrendering individuality for the sake of a greater existence. He encourages embracing this transformation, suggesting that by letting go of the self, one can gain infinite wisdom and security in the unity with the universe, symbolized by the ocean. This profound surrender is seen as an honor and a fortunate exchange, celebrating the deep connection between the individual and the divine.
Themes
SacrificeTransformationSelflessnessUnityWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams and embracing change.
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