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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Hold on to the reins of Love and don’t be afraid. _x000D_ Hold on to the real behind the false and don’t be _x000D_ afraid.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace love without fear, and distinguish true feelings from illusions.
In this quote, Rumi emphasizes the importance of holding onto genuine love while navigating through the complexities of emotions and appearances. He encourages individuals to face their fears and to seek the truth behind what might seem deceptive, reinforcing that love is a powerful and essential force in life.
Themes
LoveFearTruthGenuineRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one could quote Rumi to highlight the importance of honest love.
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