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Rumi, also known as Jalaluddin Mohammad Rumi a famous Sufi poet has captivated hearts and minds worldwide with his profound wisdom. His poetry infused with love, compassion and self-discovery transcended time and cultures. Rumi's popularity stems from the universality of his thoughts which offer life lessons on resilience, love and the human condition.

His words rich in metaphor and symbolism invite readers to embark on a journey of self-reflection, spiritual growth and transformation, making him one of the most beloved and revered poets in history. Here are some beautiful and powerful quotes by Rumi that you must read to gain his insights on love, life and inner strength.

Powerful Quotes By Rumi

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

“Lovely days don’t come to you, you should walk to them.”

“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”

“You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly.”

“You are searching the world for treasure but the real treasure is yourself.”

"Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop."

"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."

"Do not grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form."

“One of the marvels of the world is the sight of a soul sitting in a prison with the key in its hand.”

“I belong to no religion. My religion is love. My heart is my temple.”

“Conventional opinion is the ruin of our souls.”

"My soul is my guide.”

"The wound is the place where the Light enters you."

"What you seek is seeking you." 

"Achieve some perfection yourself, so that you may not fall into sorrow by seeing the perfection in others."

"Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it."

"The world is a mountain, in which your words are echoed back to you."

"Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion." 

"Don’t make yourself miserable with what is to come or not to come."

"Find the sweetness in your own heart, then you may find the sweetness in every heart."

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