--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Angels dance only with You, Beloved and…" description: "\"Angels dance only with You, Beloved and only before You do I bow in adoration. You may accept me or not but I will be at your feet forever.\" — Rumi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/900/rumi-56_accept-me_angels-dance-only-with-you-beloved-and-o_1437739.jpg" --- # Angels dance only with You, Beloved and only before You do… ![“Angels dance only with You, Beloved and only before You do I bow in adoration. You may accept me or not but I will be at your feet forever.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/900/rumi-56_accept-me_angels-dance-only-with-you-beloved-and-o_1437739.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/900/rumi-56_accept-me_angels-dance-only-with-you-beloved-and-o_1437739.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/900/rumi-56_accept-me_angels-dance-only-with-you-beloved-and-o_1437739.jpg) > “Angels dance only with You, Beloved and only before You do I bow in adoration. You may accept me or not but I will be at your feet forever.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A declaration of devotion, offering unconditional love and reverence to the divine, regardless of acceptance. **In simple terms:** Unconditional devotion to the divine. Key Takeaway Offer love without expectation. Themes devotion spirituality humility Mood reverent intimate Type spiritual poetic When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - artistic expression - daily gratitude Key Concepts mysticism unconditional love Questions to Reflect On - What does true devotion look like for you? - How can you give without losing yourself? 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