The Law of Wonder rules my life at last, _x000D_ ...I burn each second of my life to Love _x000D_ Each second of my life burns out in Love _x000D_ In each leaping second Love lives afresh.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes humility, compassion, and the importance of maintaining positive thoughts for inner peace.
Rumi's quote encourages individuals to avoid feelings of superiority and to approach others with empathy. It suggests that true peace comes from refraining from negative behaviors such as gossip and teaching things one does not understand, highlighting the importance of humility and kindness in our interactions with others.
Themes
HumilityCompassionPeaceGossipWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a discussion about the importance of compassion in leadership.
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