# Teachings of Rumi

- Author: [Andrew Harvey](https://www.leafyquotes.com/andrew-harvey.md)
- Quotes: 2
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/andrew-harvey/teachings-of-rumi

## Quotes

> "There's no courage", The Prophet said, "before the war has begun."
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> Drunkards vaunt their bravery when you speak of war.
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> But in the blaze of battle they scatter like mice.
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> I'm astonished by the man who wants purity
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> And yet trembles when the harshness of polishing begin...
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> When a man beats a carpet again and again
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> It's not the carpet he's attacking, but the dirt in it.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/andrew-harvey/teachings-of-rumi/theres-no-courage.md)

> The branch might seem like the fruit's origin:
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> In fact, the branch exist because of the fruit.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/andrew-harvey/teachings-of-rumi/the-branch-might.md)