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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There are lovers content with longing. Iβm not one of them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for fulfillment in love rather than just yearning for it.
In this quote, Rumi contrasts two types of people in love: those who are satisfied with merely wishing for their beloved and those who actively seek a deeper connection. Rumi identifies himself with the latter group, suggesting a passionate and proactive approach to love that seeks real intimacy rather than living in the realm of unfulfilled desire.
Themes
LoveLongingDesireConnectionIntimacy
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, to emphasize the importance of not just yearning for love but actively pursuing it.
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