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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What strikes the oyster shell _x000D_ doesn't damage the pearl.
Interpretation
What this quote means
External challenges do not impact one's inner beauty or worth.
This quote by Rumi suggests that while we may face difficulties and adversities in life, they do not diminish our true essence or inner beauty. Just as an oyster can endure irritations without affecting the pearl it produces, people can navigate through struggles while still maintaining their value and character.
Themes
OysterPearlBeautyAdversityResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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