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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My heart is so small it's almost invisible. How can You place such big sorrows in it? "Look," He answered, "your eyes are even smaller, yet they behold the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the capacity for love and sorrow in the human heart, demonstrating that even the smallest heart can endure great emotions.
Rumi's quote illustrates the paradox of the human experience, where even the smallest heart can contain immense sorrow, just as our seemingly small eyes are capable of seeing the vastness of the world. It suggests that limitations in size do not equate to limitations in emotional capacity, and encourages us to embrace both our vulnerabilities and the depth of our feelings.
Themes
HeartSorrowEmotionsLoveCapacity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about emotional resilience and the strength that comes from vulnerability.
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