Quote by Rumi

Heartsick, heartbroken?To know love is to know pain.What could be more common?Even so, each broken heart is so singularThat with it we probe the divine.

Heartsick, heartbroken?To know love is to know pain.What cou

Summary

This quote suggests that experiencing pain and heartbreak is an integral part of knowing and understanding love. The speaker acknowledges that heartache is a universal feeling, yet highlights the uniqueness of each broken heart. Through experiencing such pain, they argue, we are able to explore and understand deeper aspects of the divine or transcendental nature of love. Despite its commonness, the quote suggests that each individual's experience of heartbreak holds profound meaning and allows for a personal connection to something greater.

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