Rumi has been described as “the most popular poet” in the United States. Rumi’s popularity has gone beyond national and ethnic borders. He is considered to be one of the greatest classical poets, by the speakers of Persian language in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. His poetry is still read worldwide today and has been translated into a wide variety of languages including Turkish, Persian, Russian, Asian, English and Spanish languages. Likely due to the pure universal natural themes in his poetry, Rumi’s works are simplistic and beautiful at the same time. A collection of 101 quotes of wisdom from Rumi on life, love and happiness. “Anyone who genuinely and consistently with both hands looks for something, will find it. ” “Now is the time to unite the soul and the world. Now is the time to see the sunlight dancing as one with the shadows.” “Gamble everything for love, if you’re a true human being. If not, leave this gathering.” “Let the lover be disgraceful, crazy, absentminded. Someone sober will worry about things going badly. Let the lover be.” “Why should I be unhappy? Every parcel of my being is in full bloom.” ……………
Rumi This book is very beautiful and inspiring. His poetry is simple and captures the inner and invisible world of the human being on this spiritual journey we call Life.
Very Nice and Inspiring Book As being a huge fan of self-development I found the book was very inspiring with loads of powerful and wise quotes about life. Everyone who likes philosophy and great ideas how to improve life and who wants to be inspired should get this book.
Pleasant, entertaining, and readable Very nice, enlightening and entertaining. I give it 4 stars only because the individual poems are more like verses, and 101 of them is a little expensive at the price. Presumably the language-art drives the value higher in the original, though these translations are quite pleasant and readable.