More quotes by Rumi, The Essential Rumi

"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."
"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"
"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"
"Be empty of worrying.Think of who created thought!Why do you stay in prisonWhen the door is so wide open?"
"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"