Disease Quote by Rumi
“When the remedy you have offered only increases the disease, then leave him who will not be cured, and tell your story to someone who seeks the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century
When a solution worsens a problem, abandon it and share your experience with truth‑seekers instead of persisting.
In simple terms: Bad solutions should be dropped; seek truth elsewhere.
Know when to let go and find better paths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- business strategy
- personal relationships
- social activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you clung to a harmful remedy?
- Who can you trust with your honest story?
Leaving a failing approach may be seen as giving up.