Quote by Rumi

You are quaffing drink from a hundred fountains: whenever any of these hundred yields less, your pleasure is diminished. But when the sublime fountain gushes from within you, no longer need you steal from the other fountains.

You are quaffing drink from a hundred fountains: whenever an

Summary

This quote suggests that true fulfillment and joy come from within ourselves, rather than relying on external sources for happiness. When we constantly seek pleasure from various sources, we can become dissatisfied when any of them fall short. However, when we tap into our own inner strength and wisdom, represented here as a sublime fountain, we no longer need to depend on others or "steal" their happiness. The quote encourages us to find completeness and contentment within ourselves, recognizing that it is a continuous source that can sustain us.

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By Rumi

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