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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A white flower grows in the quietness. Let your tongue become that flower.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that silence and calmness lead to wisdom and beauty, encouraging gentle expression.
Rumiβs quote emphasizes the importance of inner peace and quietude as a nurturing ground for gentle and impactful communication. The white flower symbolizes purity and beauty that stems from solitude, suggesting that when we allow ourselves to be quiet and reflective, our words can become as delicate and meaningful as a flower blossoming.
Themes
QuietnessFlowerCommunicationWisdomSilence
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a meditation workshop discussion about the power of silence.
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