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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Keep on knocking 'til the joy inside opens a window look to see who's there
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence leads to inner joy and discovery.
This quote by Rumi emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of happiness. By encouraging us to keep knocking, it suggests that our continued efforts can lead to moments of joy and enlightenment, symbolized by opening a window to discover what lies beyond our struggles and uncertainties.
Themes
PersistenceJoyHappinessDiscoveryEffort
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might remind the audience to keep striving for their dreams.
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