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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This is love: to fly toward a secret sky
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is an expansive and transformative experience that elevates the soul.
In this quote, Rumi expresses the idea that love transcends ordinary experiences, leading individuals to reach new heights of understanding and connection. The imagery of flying towards a 'secret sky' suggests that love opens up new realms of possibility, revealing truths that are hidden from the mundane world, inviting one to explore the depths of emotion and spirituality.
Themes
LoveTransformationConnectionEmotionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
A romantic partner might use it in a love letter to express the depth of their feelings.
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