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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I cannot sleep in your presence In your absence, tears prevent me you watch me my beloved on each sleepiness night and Only you see the difference
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep emotional longing and the inability to find peace without a loved one.
In this quote, Rumi conveys the profound impact that love has on one's state of being. The speaker feels restless and unable to find solace in sleep when their beloved is near, yet in their absence, sorrow and tears overwhelm them. This illustrates the duality of loveβwhere the presence of the beloved brings both comfort and an acute awareness of absence, leading to an emotional struggle that highlights the deep connection between lovers.
Themes
LoveAbsenceLongingEmotionSleepTears
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to express the depth of your feelings in a love letter.
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