Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the earth for modesty. Appear as you are. Be as you appear.
— Rumi Medieval

Sufi poet and mystic

Share:

Details

Context

The Essential Rumi

Date / Period

13th Century

Category

Strange & Unusual

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/2405-be-like-the-sun-for-grace-and-mercy-be-lik…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

1 source

More from Rumi

"The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart."

Humorous

"When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy."

Strange & Unusual

"Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment."

Humorous

"The moon stays bright when it doesn't avoid the night."

Strange & Unusual

"The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are."

Strange & Unusual
View all sayings from Rumi

Get This Quote on Merchandise

Premium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products