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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Walk to the well. _x000D_ Turn as the earth and the moon turn, _x000D_ circling what they love. _x000D_ Whatever circles comes from the center.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of love and connection to our core being.
In this quote, Rumi illustrates the profound relationship between love and one's essence. Just as the earth and moon orbit around their central axis, the things we cherish in life draw us back to our core. The act of circling suggests a dynamic movement fueled by love, indicating that true fulfillment comes from understanding what lies at the center of our existence.
Themes
LoveCenterConnectionLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing passions.
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