Whatever posessions and objects of its desires the lower self may obtain, it hangs on to them, refusing to let them go out of greed for more, or out of fear of poverty and need.
RumiRead
Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be authentic and true to yourself rather than pretending to be something you're not.
This quote emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. When you try to present yourself in a way that isn’t true to your nature, it can lead to a loss of identity and confusion. Fanny Brice reminds us that pretense is unsustainable, and being genuine allows for deeper connections with others and a clearer self-understanding.
Themes
AuthenticitySelf-AcceptanceIdentityTruthPretense
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to embrace their true selves.
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