“When you see the splendor of union, the attractions of duality seem poignant and lovely, but much less interesting.” — Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi Copy Share Image
“We are brought thick desserts, and we rarely refuse them. We worship devoutly when we’re with others. Hours we sit, though we get up quickly after a few minutes, when we pray alone. We hurry down the gullet of our wantings. But these qualities can change, as minerals in the ground rise inside trees and become tree, as a plant… — Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi Copy Share
“There’s nothing to *believe*. Only when I quit believing in myself did I come into this beauty.” — Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi Copy Share Image
“If you are rich and full-fed, don’t laugh at the impulsiveness of the poor. They were not acting from their souls, but they were… — Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi Copy Share Image
“When you see the splendor of union, the attractions of duality seem poignant and lovely, but much less interesting.” — Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi Copy Share Image
