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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Lightning, your presence from ground to sky, no one knows what becomes of me, when you take me so quickly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the transformative power of love and its ability to elevate one's spirit unexpectedly.
Rumi's quote captures the profound impact of love, likening it to a lightning strike that transforms and elevates one's existence. It highlights the mysterious nature of love, where the experience can bring joy and a sense of wonder while also leaving one in awe of its power and unpredictability.
Themes
LoveTransformationPresenceEmotionMystery
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'As Rumi beautifully expressed, love is like lightning; it strikes you and transforms your world with its brilliance.'
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