Farther Quote by Rumi
““Farther And Farther From Zero Suddenly, I fall from the pavilion into a place where I see the ugliness, hypocrisy, rouge on a sunken face, a thorn lodged in a kidney, the blind crone holding a laurel wreath for the winner, her black ribbons in shreds, her eyes dark with purple, a gold anklet on her shriveled leg. The puppet show looks charming, but go behind the screen and watch who runs it. Wash your hands and face of this charade. Anyone who wants these prizes flares up quickly like a wood chip. There is one who can help, who turns the wheel from non-existence to a sweet-breathing emptiness. Words are ways we add up breath, counting stress and syllable with our exacting musical knack that takes us farther and farther from zero.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Farther And Farther From Zero" attributed to Rumi, modern reinterpretation
The poem depicts a descent into chaos and illusion, urging awareness of deceptive appearances and the search for true emptiness.
In simple terms: Beware illusion; seek authentic emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances and seek deeper truth.
Themes
illusion
emptiness
truth
spiritual journey
self‑knowledge
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mysticism
philosophy
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What masks hide truth in your life?
- How can you find meaning without clinging to illusion?
A Different Perspective
The quest for emptiness may lead to nihilism if not balanced.
