Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His spiritual poetry has transcended cultural and religious boundaries, making him one of the most widely read poets in the world.
Rumi's poetry combines spiritual mysticism with passionate love imagery. His verses are both accessible and profound, using metaphors of love, wine, and dance to express divine spiritual experiences.
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you."
"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray."
"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
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