“This world is a passing dream which the sleeper is convinced is real, until unexpectedly the dawn of death frees him from this fantasy.” (Rumi)
Posts Tagged ‘Rumi’
Sickness of the Soul
There is no worse sickness for the soul, o you who are proud, than this pretense of perfection.
Your Deeds Alone Are Faithful
In this world you have three companions: one is faithful, the others are treacherous. The latter are friends and possessions; the faithful one is excellence in deeds. Your wealth won’t come with you out of your palace; your friend will come, but only as far as the grave. When the day of doom comes to [...]