More quotes by Rumi, The Essential Rumi

"God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches by means of opposites so that you will have two wings to fly, not one"
"Don't try to steer the boat. Don't open shop for yourself. Listen. Keep silent. You are not God's mouthpiece. Try to be an ear, And if you do speak, ask for explanations."
"There is a secret medicine given only to those who hurt so hard they can't hope.The hopers would feel slighted if they knew."
"You have forgotten the Onewho doesn't care about ownership,who doesn't try to turn a profitfrom every human exchange."
"God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches by means of opposites so that you will have two wings to fly, not one"