--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you could leave your selfishness, you…" description: "\"If you could leave your selfishness, you would see how you've been torturing your soul.\" — Rumi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/rumi-56_ifs_if-you-could-leave-your-selfishness-you_1361953.jpg" --- # If you could leave your selfishness, you would see how… ![“If you could leave your selfishness, you would see how you've been torturing your soul.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/rumi-56_ifs_if-you-could-leave-your-selfishness-you_1361953.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/rumi-56_ifs_if-you-could-leave-your-selfishness-you_1361953.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/484/rumi-56_ifs_if-you-could-leave-your-selfishness-you_1361953.jpg) > “If you could leave your selfishness, you would see how you've been torturing your soul.” [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. Leaving selfishness reveals the suffering you inflict on your own soul. **In simple terms:** Selfishness harms the soul. Key Takeaway Practice selfless compassion. Themes spirituality selflessness inner peace growth Mood peaceful inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - meditation - volunteering - self‑reflection Key Concepts philosophy psychology Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance self‑care with selflessness? - What habits nurture your soul? 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