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.
RumiRead
Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Follow your passions and desires for a fulfilling life.
This quote by Rumi encourages individuals to embrace their true passions and desires, suggesting that one should allow themselves to be guided by the things they genuinely love. It implies that following what you are passionate about will lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Themes
LovePassionDesireFulfillmentAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing your dreams.
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