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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In the middle of my heart, a star appeared, and the seven heavens were lost in its brilliance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the profound impact of love or beauty on the heart and soul.
Rumi, a Persian poet, often explored themes of love and spirituality in his work. In this quote, he illustrates how the experience of love or a deep emotional connection can illuminate one's inner self, making the world seem brighter and more divine. The star symbolizes beauty and enlightenment, suggesting that such feelings elevate one's existence beyond the mundane realities of life.
Themes
LoveHeartBrillianceStarBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding ceremony to highlight the transformative power of love.
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Every fragile beauty, every perfect forgotten sentence, you grieve their going away, but that is not how it is. Where they come from never goes dry. It is an always flowing spring.
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Come on sweetheart let's adore one another before there is no more of you and me
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