Bottom Quote by Rumi
“You do not see clearly the evil in yourself, else you would hate yourself with all your soul. Like the lion who sprang at his image in the water, you are only hurting yourself, O foolish man. When you reach the bottom of the well of your own nature, then you will know that the vileness was from yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century Persian Sufi poetry
Self‑recognition of inner flaws is essential; denying them harms the soul.
In simple terms: Seeing your own evil hurts you.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge inner flaws.
Themes
self‑awareness
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- relationship counseling
- leadership development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
psychology
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden flaw limits you?
- How can honest self‑examination heal you?
A Different Perspective
Self‑denial can lead to stagnation.
