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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"The way the Beloved can fit in my heart, two thousand lives could fit in this body of mine. One kernel could contain a thousand bushels, and a hundred worlds pass through the eye of the needle."

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"Love is an open secret, the most obvious thing in the world and the most hidden, with no why to how it keeps its mystery."

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"You're water. We're the millstone. You're wind. We're dust blown up into shapes. You're spirit. We're the opening and closing of our hands. You're the clarity. We're the language that tries to say it. You're joy. We're all the different kinds of laughing."

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"If the wine drinker has a deep gentleness in him, he will show that when drunk. But if he has hidden anger and arrogance, those appear."

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"Like a sculptor, if necessary, carve a friend out of stone. Realize that your inner sight is blind and try to see a treasure in everyone."

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"If you are seeking, seek us with joy For we live in the kingdom of joy. Do not give your heart to anything else But to the love of those who are clear joy, Do not stray into the neighborhood of despair. For there are hopes: they are real, they exist – Do not go in the direction of darkness – I tell you: suns exist."

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"The final flight make your last journey from this strange world soar for the heights where there is no more God has created your wings not to be dormant as long as you are alive you must try more and more to use your wings to show you're alive."

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"A generous friend gives life for a friend let's rise above this animalistic behavior and be kind to one another"

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"Listen . Keep silent . You are not gods mouthpiece. Try to be an ear."

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"How can you ever hope to know the Beloved Without becoming in every cell the Lover?"

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"Don't stray from your Heart's intent."

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"The Beloved is with you in the midst of your seeking! He holds your hand wherever you wander."

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"Pour out wine till I become a wanderer from myself; for in selfhood and existence I have felt only fatigue."

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"There came one and knocked at the door of the Beloved. And a voice answered and said, 'Who is there?' The lover replied, 'It is I.' 'Go hence,' returned the voice; 'there is no room within for thee and me.' Then came the lover a second time and knocked and again the voice demanded, 'Who is there?' He answered, 'It is thou.' 'Enter,' said the voice, 'for I am within."

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"You lack a foot to travel? Then journey into yourself - that leads to transformation of dust into pure gold."

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"Beyond ideas, there's a field. Will you meet me there?"

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