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All people on the planet are children, except for a very few. No one is grown up except those free of desire.
Rumi
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Interpretation

What this quote means

True maturity comes from overcoming desires and attachments.

Rumi's quote suggests that the essence of humanity lies in our desires, which often lead to immaturity. He points out that only a select few who can free themselves from such desires attain true adulthood, indicating that personal growth and maturity are tied to one's ability to let go of cravings and attachments.

Themes

MaturityDesireFreedomGrowthAttachment

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about personal growth at a self-help seminar.

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