Choose love Quote by Jalal al-Din Rumi
““I choose to love you in silence... For in silence I find no rejection. I choose to love you in loneliness... For in loneliness no one owns you but me. I choose to adore you from a distance... For distance will shield me from pain. I choose to kiss you in the wind... For the wind is gentler than my lips. I choose to hold you in my dreams... For in my dreams, you have no end. JALAL AL-DIN RUMI. Persia, 13th century. "I choose to love you".””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Love verses, 13th‑century Persia
The speaker expresses love through distance and silence to avoid pain and rejection, finding solace in imagined connection.
In simple terms: Love from afar avoids hurt.
Key Takeaway
Cherish love without expectation.
Themes
love
loneliness
silence
distance
dreams
Mood
melancholic
intimate
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- writing love letters
- meditative visualization
- creative expression
Key Concepts
spirituality
poetry
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean without physical presence?
- How can silence protect or hinder love?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing distance may prevent genuine intimacy.
