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 ocean of the body crashes against the ocean of the heart. Between them is a barrier they cannot cross.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the deep emotional connections and barriers that exist in relationships.
Rumi's quote poetically depicts the relationship between the physical and emotional realms, suggesting that while our bodies (the ocean of the body) may interact and clash with our feelings (the ocean of the heart), there are intrinsic barriers that prevent a complete melding of these two significant aspects of our existence. It emphasizes the complexity of love and the limitations that can exist in understanding and expression.
Themes
OceanHeartBodyLoveBarrierRelationship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a romantic setting to describe the complexities of love during a wedding speech.
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