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“The waterwheel accepts water and turns and gives it away, weeping.” quote by Rumi
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“The waterwheel accepts water and turns and gives it away, weeping.”

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About This Quote

Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century

The waterwheel absorbs water, turns, then releases it, expressing sorrow through its ceaseless giving.

In simple terms: A waterwheel takes in, works, and gives away, feeling sorrow.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the cycle of taking in, acting, and letting go.

Themes

nature spirituality cycle

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • creative work
  • emotional processing
  • relationships

Key Concepts

sorrow self‑sacrifice flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you release what you give away?
  • When does giving become draining?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize suffering without addressing personal boundaries.

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