The most beautiful Rumi quotes

Rumi was a 13th century poet who’s words still resonate today. Read on for some of his most beautiful quotes.

I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think.

Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love.

Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop.

Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.

Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.

Why do you stay in prison, when the door is so wide open?

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion. Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.