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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Whatever lifts the corners of your mouth, trust that
Interpretation
What this quote means
Find and embrace the things that bring you joy.
This quote by Rumi suggests that anything that makes you smile or brings happiness to your life should be trusted and valued. It emphasizes the importance of joy and positivity as guiding forces in our lives.
Themes
HappinessJoyTrustPositivitySmile
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding happiness in small things.
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