Quote by Rumi

I died a mineral, and became a plant. I died a plant and rose an animal. I died an animal and I was man. Why should I fear? When was I less by dying?

I died a mineral, and became a plant. I died a plant and ros

Summary

This quote by Rumi portrays a powerful perspective on the concept of death and the cycle of life. The speaker reflects on the different stages in their existence, suggesting that death is merely a transformation from one form to another. Through this process, they have evolved and advanced, starting as a mineral, then becoming a plant, rising as an animal, and ultimately becoming a human being. The speaker questions the need to fear death since every stage of dying has resulted in growth and progress, rather than diminishing their essence.

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