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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What is the mirror of Being? Non-being. Bring non-being as your gift, if you are not a fool.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote explores the concepts of existence and non-existence, suggesting that understanding non-being is crucial to comprehending life.
Rumi's quote delves into the duality of existence, proposing that non-being acts as a mirror reflecting the essence of being. By recognizing and embracing the concept of non-being, one can achieve deeper insights into life's true nature, thus avoiding the foolishness of overlooking such profound existential truths.
Themes
BeingNon-BeingExistencePhilosophyWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical debate about existence, you might quote Rumi to provoke deep thought.
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