Quote by Rumi

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.

This is love: to fly toward a secret sky, to cause a hundred

Summary

The quote reflects a profound understanding of love as both a transformative and transcendent experience. It suggests that love is the act of moving towards an unknown and hidden realm, where layers of illusions and barriers are shed continuously. Love requires surrendering one's conventional way of living and ultimately transcending the limitations of physical existence. It implies that love is a journey of emancipation and enlightenment, where one finds liberation by taking steps that go beyond the boundaries of what is normally possible.

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