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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Suddenly the drunken sweetheart appeared out of my door. She drank a cup of ruby wine and sat by my side. Seeing and holding the lockets of her hair My face became all eyes, and my eyes all hands.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses profound love and admiration, highlighting the deep emotional connection between two individuals.
In this quote, Rumi portrays a moment of intimate affection, illustrating the beauty and transcendence of love. The imagery he uses suggests that true love can make one feel all-encompassing joy and appreciation for the beloved, where every aspect of one's being is resonated through the connection with the loved one.
Themes
LoveAdmirationIntimacyConnectionAffection
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech, one might say, 'As Rumi beautifully puts it, love turns us into something entirely new.'
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Come on sweetheart let's adore one another before there is no more of you and me
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