Quotes by Persian Authors

"It's your road, and yours alone.others may walk it with you,but no one can walk it for you."

"It's your road, and yours alone.others may walk it with you,but no one can walk it for you."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Journey, Road, Life, Individual, Path

17

"Pain is a treasure, for it contains mercies."

"Pain is a treasure, for it contains mercies."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Wisdom, Pain, Healing, Treasure, Mercy

17

"There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen."

"There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Mindfulness, Listening, Voice, Silence, Communication

16

"You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly."

"You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don't. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Potential, Greatness, Dream, Self

16

"Come to the orchard in Spring.There is light and wine, and sweetheartsin the pomegranate flowers.If you do not come, these do not matter.If you do come, these do not matter."

"Come to the orchard in Spring.There is light and wine, and sweetheartsin the pomegranate flowers.If you do not come, these do not matter.If you do come, these do not matter."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Nature, Love, Light, Wine

16

"Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth."

"Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Identity, Myth, Self, Story, Creation

16

"The morning wind spreads its fresh smell. We must get up and take that in, that wind that lets us live. Breathe before it's gone."

"The morning wind spreads its fresh smell. We must get up and take that in, that wind that lets us live. Breathe before it's gone."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Nature, Life, Awareness, Health

16

"If in thirst you drink water from a cup, you see God in it. Those who are not in love with God will see only their own faces in it."

"If in thirst you drink water from a cup, you see God in it. Those who are not in love with God will see only their own faces in it."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Perception, Faith, Divine, Love

15

"Life's waters flow from darkness. Search the darkness, don't run from it."

"Life's waters flow from darkness. Search the darkness, don't run from it."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Life, Darkness, Light, Truth

15

"An eye is meant to see things.The soul is here for its own joy.A head has one use: For loving a true love.Feet: To chase after.Love is for vanishing into the sky. The mind,for learning what men have done and tried to do.Mysteries are not to be solved: The eye goes blindwhen it only wants to see why.A lover is always accused of something.But when he finds his love, whatever was lostin the looking comes back completely changed."

"An eye is meant to see things.The soul is here for its own joy.A head has one use: For loving a true love.Feet: To chase after.Love is for vanishing into the sky. The mind,for learning what men have done and tried to do.Mysteries are not to be solved: The eye goes blindwhen it only wants to see why.A lover is always accused of something.But when he finds his love, whatever was lostin the looking comes back completely changed."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Perception, Eye, Soul, Joy, Mind

15

"I want that love that moved the mountains. I want that love that split the ocean. I want that love that made the winds tremble. I want that love that roared like thunder. I want that love that will raise the dead. I want that love that lifts us to ecstasy. I want that love that is the silence of eternity."

"I want that love that moved the mountains. I want that love that split the ocean. I want that love that made the winds tremble. I want that love that roared like thunder. I want that love that will raise the dead. I want that love that lifts us to ecstasy. I want that love that is the silence of eternity."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Love, Power, Emotion, Spirit

15

"Love is a madman,working his wild schemes, tearing off his clothes,running through the mountains, drinking poison,and now quietly choosing annihilation."

"Love is a madman,working his wild schemes, tearing off his clothes,running through the mountains, drinking poison,and now quietly choosing annihilation."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Passion, Love, Madness, Emotion

15

"You dance inside my chest,where no one sees you,but sometimes I do, and thatsight becomes this art."

"You dance inside my chest,where no one sees you,but sometimes I do, and thatsight becomes this art."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Art, Love, Inspirational, Emotion

15

"Water in the boat is the ruin of the boat, but water under the boat is its support."

"Water in the boat is the ruin of the boat, but water under the boat is its support."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Wisdom, Metaphor, Stability, Support

15

"My Soul is my Guide, for my Soul is of that Abode I will not Speak of the Earthly, I am of the Unknown."

"My Soul is my Guide, for my Soul is of that Abode I will not Speak of the Earthly, I am of the Unknown."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Soul, Spirit, Mystery, Self

15

"You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?"

"You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?"

Rumi, Persian Poet

Potential, Life, Freedom, Inspirational

15

"Your faces are very beautiful,but they are wooden cages.You had better run from me.My words are fire."

"Your faces are very beautiful,but they are wooden cages.You had better run from me.My words are fire."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Expression, Truth, Emotion, Fear, Word

15

"You are the source of the sun.And I am the willow's shadow. Oh, you have struck me on the head,Wretch that I am, on fire am I."

"You are the source of the sun.And I am the willow's shadow. Oh, you have struck me on the head,Wretch that I am, on fire am I."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Passion, Love, Desire, Emotion, Poetry

15

"What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle."

"What hurts you, blesses you. Darkness is your candle."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Healing, Pain, Blessing, Darkness

14

"The flower that does not smileat the branches withers."

"The flower that does not smileat the branches withers."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Nature, Smile, Life, Growth, Emotion

14

"Be melting snow.Wash yourself of yourself."

"Be melting snow.Wash yourself of yourself."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Transformation, Self, Purification, Truth

14

"Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment."

"Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Wonder, Cleverness, Knowledge, Curiosity

14

"Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear."

"Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the Earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Virtue, Wisdom, Peace, Character, Kindness

14

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Wisdom, Change, Self, Growth

14

"Shall I tell you our secret? We are charming thieves who steal hearts and never fail because we are the friends of the One.Blessed is the poem that comes through me but not of me because the sound of my own music will drown the song of Love."

"Shall I tell you our secret? We are charming thieves who steal hearts and never fail because we are the friends of the One.Blessed is the poem that comes through me but not of me because the sound of my own music will drown the song of Love."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Art, Friendship, Love, Music

14

"God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches by means of opposites so that you will have two wings to fly, not one."

"God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches by means of opposites so that you will have two wings to fly, not one."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, God, Opposites, Teaching, Faith

14

"My wails of sorrow are tormenting my soul."

"My wails of sorrow are tormenting my soul."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Grief, Sorrow, Emotion, Pain

14

"A wealth you cannot imagineflows through you.Do not consider what strangers say.Be secluded in your secret heart-house,that bowl of silence."

"A wealth you cannot imagineflows through you.Do not consider what strangers say.Be secluded in your secret heart-house,that bowl of silence."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Wealth, Silence, Secrecy, Truth

14

"And so it is, that both the Devil and the angelic Spirit present us with objects of desire to awaken our power of choice. There is an invisible strength within us; when it recognizes two opposing objects of desire, it grows stronger."

"And so it is, that both the Devil and the angelic Spirit present us with objects of desire to awaken our power of choice. There is an invisible strength within us; when it recognizes two opposing objects of desire, it grows stronger."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Morality, Choice, Desire, Power, Opposition

14

"Know the true definition of yourself. That is essential.Then, when you know your own definition, flee from it."

"Know the true definition of yourself. That is essential.Then, when you know your own definition, flee from it."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Self, Identity, Escape, Philosophy

14

"Silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation."

"Silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Silence, God, Language

14

"You whispered softly in the ear of my joyous heart.You know what's on my mind, you've heard my thoughts.I closed my mouth and spoke to you in a hundred silent ways."

"You whispered softly in the ear of my joyous heart.You know what's on my mind, you've heard my thoughts.I closed my mouth and spoke to you in a hundred silent ways."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Connection, Communication, Love, Silence, Emotion

14

"The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "My Companions are as stars. Whomsoever of them you follow, you will be rightly guided." When a man looks at a star, and finds his way by it, the star does not speak any word to that man. Yet, by merely looking at the star, the man knows the road from roadlessness and reaches his goal."

"The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "My Companions are as stars. Whomsoever of them you follow, you will be rightly guided." When a man looks at a star, and finds his way by it, the star does not speak any word to that man. Yet, by merely looking at the star, the man knows the road from roadlessness and reaches his goal."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Guidance, Faith, Stars, Truth

14

"You are my wine, my joy,My garden, my springtime,My slumber, my repose,Without you, I can't cope."

"You are my wine, my joy,My garden, my springtime,My slumber, my repose,Without you, I can't cope."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Relationship, Love, Emotion, Dependency, Joy

13

"Soul receives from soul that knowledge, therefore not by book nor from tongue. If knowledge of mysteries come after emptiness of mind, that is illumination of heart."

"Soul receives from soul that knowledge, therefore not by book nor from tongue. If knowledge of mysteries come after emptiness of mind, that is illumination of heart."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Soul, Knowledge, Mystery, Heart

13

"Give up to grace. The ocean takes care of each wave 'til it gets to shore. You need more help than you know."

"Give up to grace. The ocean takes care of each wave 'til it gets to shore. You need more help than you know."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Surrender, Grace, Support, Nature

13

"That which God said to the rose, and caused it to laugh in full-blown beauty, He said to my heart, and made it a hundred times more beautiful."

"That which God said to the rose, and caused it to laugh in full-blown beauty, He said to my heart, and made it a hundred times more beautiful."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Beauty, Faith, Heart, Joy

13

"Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged."

"Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Religion, Faith, Mystery, Diversity

13

"Knock, And He'll open the doorVanish, And He'll make you shine like the sunFall, And He'll raise you to the heavensBecome nothing, And He'll turn you into everything."

"Knock, And He'll open the doorVanish, And He'll make you shine like the sunFall, And He'll raise you to the heavensBecome nothing, And He'll turn you into everything."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Faith, Transformation, Hope

13

"I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way.Whoever brought me here will have to take me home."

"I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way.Whoever brought me here will have to take me home."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Existence, Destiny, Journey, Truth

13

"The way you make love is the way God will be with you."

"The way you make love is the way God will be with you."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Love, God, Faith

13

"If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"

"If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?"

Rumi, Persian Poet

Growth, Patience, Reflection, Change, Self-Improvement

13

"If I could repeat it,people passing by would be enlightened and go free."

"If I could repeat it,people passing by would be enlightened and go free."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Enlightenment, Freedom, Word, Awakening

13

"Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love."

"Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Passion, Love, Desire, Inspirational

13

"When I am with you, we stay up all night.When you're not here, I can't go to sleep.Praise God for those two insomnias!And the difference between them."

"When I am with you, we stay up all night.When you're not here, I can't go to sleep.Praise God for those two insomnias!And the difference between them."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Relationship, Love, Presence, Absence, Emotion

13

"Two there are, who are never satisfied; The lover of the world and the lover of Knowledge."

"Two there are, who are never satisfied; The lover of the world and the lover of Knowledge."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Desire, Satisfaction, Love, Knowledge

13

"Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd."

"Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone's soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Compassion, Help, Support, Healing

13

"Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you are already that."

"Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you are already that."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Spiritual, Self, Divine, Universe, Reflection

13

"Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom."

"Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Grief, Compassion, Pain, Love

12

"A moment of happiness,you and I sitting on the verandah,apparently two, but one in soul, you and I.We feel the flowing water of life here,you and I, with the garden's beautyand the birds singing.The stars will be watching us,and we will show themwhat it is to be a thin crescent moon.You and I unselfed, will be together,indifferent to idle speculation, you and I.The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugaras we laugh together, you and I.In one form upon this earth,and in another form in a timeless sweet land."

"A moment of happiness,you and I sitting on the verandah,apparently two, but one in soul, you and I.We feel the flowing water of life here,you and I, with the garden's beautyand the birds singing.The stars will be watching us,and we will show themwhat it is to be a thin crescent moon.You and I unselfed, will be together,indifferent to idle speculation, you and I.The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugaras we laugh together, you and I.In one form upon this earth,and in another form in a timeless sweet land."

Rumi, Persian Poet

Happiness, Soul, Love, Nature