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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Love said to me, there is nothing that is not me. Be silent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that love encompasses everything and requires us to embrace its silence and presence.
In this quote, Rumi conveys the idea that love is an all-encompassing force that transcends individual identity. By stating 'there is nothing that is not me,' he emphasizes the unity of love and existence, urging us to move beyond the distractions of the mind and experience the profound silence that love brings, which connects us to all that is.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the power of love, one could quote Rumi to illustrate the profound connection we share.
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