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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The mirror of the heart must be clear, so you can discern the ugly from the beautiful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Clarity of heart and mind is essential to recognize true beauty and ugliness in the world.
In this quote, Rumi emphasizes the importance of inner clarity and purity of the heart in order to perceive the true nature of things. When one's heart is clear, it allows for an authentic discernment between what is beautiful and what is not, guiding us to make better judgments and choices in life.
Themes
HeartClarityBeautyUglinessDiscernment
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on personal growth, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of self-reflection.
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