Rumi Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Rumi quotes, Rumi sayings, and Rumi proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

This is love to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment. First to let go of life. Finally, to take a step without feet. Rumi
Love is the cure, for your pain will keep giving birth to more pain until your eyes constantly exhale love as effortlessly as your body yields its scent. Rumi
When you have indulged a lust, your wing drops off you become lame, abandoned by a fantasy. People fancy they are enjoying themselves, but they are really tearing out their wings for the sake of an illusion. Rumi
A heart filled with love is like a phoenix that no cage can imprison. Rumi
Do not stray into the neighborhood of despair. For there are hopes: they are real, they exist – Do not go in the direction of darkness – I tell you: suns exist. Rumi
Everyone turns toward someone. Look for one scarred by the King's polo stick. Rumi
We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us. Rumi
Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. Rumi
Your worst enemy is hiding within yourself, and that enemy is your nafs or false ego. Rumi
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. Rumi
When the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray. Rumi
Travel brings power and love back into your life. Rumi
Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with their heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Rumi
Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place. Rumi
There's no cure, except the retreat into love. For the suffering of subtly afflicted hearts. Rumi
Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Rumi