Love and tenderness are qualities of humanity,
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
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Knowest thou why thy mirror reflects not? Because the rust has not been scoured from its face.
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
The lover's ailment is different from all ailments ;
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
Love is the astrolabe of God's mysteries.
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
However much we describe and explain love, When we fall in love we are ashamed of our words. Explanation by the tongue makes most things clear, But love unexplained is clearer.
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
Love depends not on outward form or face.
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi
Through love bitter things seem sweet, Through love bits of copper are made gold. Through love dregs taste like pure wine, Through love pains are as healing balms. Through love thorns become roses, And through love vinegar becomes sweet wine.
Rumi, Masnavi i Ma'navi