About Rumi
1207 – 1273
13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His poetry, filled with themes of love, loss, and spiritual longing, continues to be widely read across cultures.
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“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there.”
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Attribution note: Source disputed or unverified.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
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“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.”
“Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.”
“Not to display anger or other emotions. To be free of passion and yet full of love.”