Quotes from Rumi

We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing to it nevertheless.

I don't want learning, or dignity, or respectability. I want this music, and this dawn, and the warmth of your cheek against mine.

Because I cannot sleep I make music at night.

In the house of lovers, the music never stops, the walls are made of songs & the floor dances

Many of the faults you see in others, dear reader, are your own nature reflected in them.

If in the darkness of ignorance, you don't recognize a person's true nature, look to see whom he has chosen for his leader.

Don't allow your animal nature to rule your reason.

Always search for your innermost nature in those you are with, as rose oil imbibes from roses.

When you reach the bottom of the well of your own nature, then you will know that the vileness was from yourself.

There are many winds full of anger, and lust and greed. They move the rubbish around, but the solid mountain of our true nature stays where it's always been.

What draws friends together does not conform to the laws of nature.

Carry the burden smilingly and cheerfully, because patience is the key to victory.

Practice patience; it is the essence of praise. Have patience, for that is true worship. No other worship is worth as much. Have patience; patience is the key to all relief.

Patience is the key to joy.

If you are wholly perplexed and in straits, have patience, for patience is the key to joy.

All your anxiety is because of your desire for harmony. Seek disharmony, then you will gain peace.

Make peace with the universe. Take joy in it. It will turn to gold. Resurrection will be now. Every moment, a new beauty.

All Religions. All This Singing. One Song. Peace Be With You.

If you could get rid of yourself just once, the secret of secrets would open to you. The face of the unknown, hidden beyond the universe would appear on the mirror of your perception.

Make peace with the universe. Take joy in it.

Do good to the people for the sake of God or for the peace of your own soul that you may always see what is pure and save your Heart from the darkness of hate

Peace is wonderful, but / ecstatic dance is more fun / and less narcissistic

Dance where you can break yourself up to pieces and totally abandon your worldly passions.

Flowers open every night across the sky, a breathing peace, and sudden flame catching.