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