“Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and stars mirrored in your own being.”

— Rumi

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“Let the waters settle and you will see the moon and stars mirrored in your own being.”

Rumi Rumi
(September 30 , 1207 -- December 17 , 1273)
Origin: Persian
Known for: PoetScholar
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The central idea is that real understanding often means unlearning what we thought we knew. The central idea is that the divine is nearer than we assume. It resonates across the seasons of a life, in love, loss, doubt, and renewal alike. What makes Rumi timeless is how personally his lines arrive, as if written for the reader alone.
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Rumi

Rumi was a Persian poet, scholar. A Persian poet, scholar. A Persian poet whose spiritual and love-centered writings remain popular worldwide. Their quotes on wisdom, inner peace and the search for meaning remain widely read and shared. Their teachings on wisdom, self-awareness and the search for meaning continue to guide people seeking clarity and inner strength.

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This quote is attributed to Rumi. Rumi was a Persian poet, scholar. A Persian poet, scholar. A Persian poet whose spiritual and love-centered writings remain popular worldwide. Their quotes on wisdom,…

The central idea is that real understanding often means unlearning what we thought we knew. The central idea is that the divine is nearer than we assume. It resonates across the seasons of a life, in love, loss, doubt, and renewal alike. What makes Rumi timeless is how personally his lines arrive, as if written for the reader alone.

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