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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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the transformative and renewing power of love in one's life.
Rumi's words highlight how love invigorates our existence and infuses each moment with meaning. By suggesting that love 'burns' through time, he illustrates the intensity and freshness that love brings to life, indicating that living fully in love rejuvenates the soul through every passing moment.
Themes
LoveLifeMomentRenewalPassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire a wedding toast celebrating the enduring power of love.
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