When you say, "I am ignorant; O teach me," such open confession is better than false pride.

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Fear not to acknowledge your ignorance and guilt, That the Heavenly Master may not withhold instruction. When you say, "I am ignorant; O teach me," Such open confession is better than false pride. O ingenuous one, learn of our father Adam, Who said of yore, "O Lord, we have dealt unjustly."

Source Masnavi, Book IV, Story II, §21 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Rumi, simply saying “I do not know, teach me” opens the heart to God’s teaching far better than false pride; Adam himself made no excuses, but turned to his Lord with trust. Today, dare to say once “I don’t know” or “I was wrong,” without justifying yourself, and welcome what the other person can teach you.

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