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Gift Quote by Jalaluddin Rumi

“What does not come into man's imagination is called a "gift" because whatever passes through his imagination is in proportion to his aspiration and his worth. However, God's gift is in proportion to God's worth…no matter how much eyes have seen, ears heard, or minds conceived the gift you expect…” quote by Jalaluddin Rumi
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““What does not come into man's imagination is called a "gift" because whatever passes through his imagination is in proportion to his aspiration and his worth. However, God's gift is in proportion to God's worth…no matter how much eyes have seen, ears heard, or minds conceived the gift you expect of Me, My gift is above and beyond all that.””

Jalaluddin Rumi

About This Quote

Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century

Imagination limits gifts; divine gifts exceed human perception and worth.

In simple terms: Divine gifts surpass imagination.

Key Takeaway

Seek beyond personal limits.

Themes

spirituality imagination divine gifts

Mood

mystical inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

mysticism human aspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we recognize divine gifts?
  • What expands our imagination?
A Different Perspective

May feel unattainable.

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