Rumi

Poet, Philosopher

Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and philosopher known for his profound explorations of love and spirituality, particularly in 'The Masnavi'.

Born
September 30, 1207
Died
December 17, 1273
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"When we talk about GOD, we’re like a school of fish, discussing the possible existence of the sea."

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"Always check your inner state with the lord of your HEART."

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"While still in the cage of your being behold the spirit bird before it flies away."

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"If you #‎ love love, look for yourself."

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"The intellectual quest, though fine as pearl or coral, is not the spiritual search. That spiritual search is on another level. Spiritual wine is a different substance."

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"Free of who I was, free of presence, free of dangerous fear, hope, free of mountainous wanting."

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"The ground submits to the sky and suffers whatever comes. Tell me, is the Earth worse for giving in like that?"

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"Sadness to me is the happiest time, When a shining city rises from the ruins of my drunken mind. Those times when I'm silent and still as the earth, The thunder of my roar is heard across the universe."

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"Oh, wandering One, if you are in search of the greatest treasure, don't look outside. Look within, and seek That."

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"There is nothing I want but your Presence. In friendship, time dissolves."

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"Woman is a ray of God. She is not that earthly beloved: she is creative, not created."

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"Someone who does not run toward the allure of love walks a road where nothing lives. But this dove here senses the love hawk floating above, and waits, and will not be driven or scared to safety."

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"The body itself is to reveal the light that's blazing inside your Presence."

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"You believe God is not there, but He is, Hidden in the secret of the divine mystery"

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"Flowers every night Blossom in the sky; Peace in the Infinite, At peace am I."

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