Quote by Rumi

A servant wants to be rewarded for what he does. A lover wants only to be in love's presence, that ocean whose depth will never be known.

A servant wants to be rewarded for what he does. A lover wan

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting desires of a servant and a lover. A servant seeks recognition and rewards for their actions, while a lover is content solely with the experience of love itself. The analogy of love being an infinite ocean suggests that its true depths can never be fully understood or explored. In essence, the quote suggests that genuine love transcends material desires and encompasses a profound sense of connection and presence.

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