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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"Since I was cut from the reedbed I have made this crying sound. Anyone separated from someone he loves understands what I say. Anyone pulled from a Source longs to go back."

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"If I Separated Myself From You . . . I Would Turn Entirely Thorn!"

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"My souls sits in silence, and then asks again, where are you in all of this?"

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"Heartsick, heartbroken - to know love is to know pain. What could be more common? Even so, each broken heart is so singular that with it we probe the divine."

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"The armies of the day have chased the army of the night, Heaven and earth are filled with purity and light."

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"Your way begins at the other side. Become the sky."

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"If these poems repeat themselves, then so does Spring."

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"I have no name for what circles so perfectly."

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"We should ask God to help us toward manners. Inner gifts do not find their way to creatures without just respect."

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"What is the mirror of Being? Non-being. Bring non-being as your gift, if you are not a fool."

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"Even though in the world you are the most learned scholar of the time, Behold the vanishing of this world and this time!"

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"I cannot sleep in your presence In your absence, tears prevent me you watch me my beloved on each sleepiness night and Only you see the difference"

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