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Rumi Quotes: Don't insist on going where you think you want to go. Ask the way to the spring.
         

Don't insist on going where you think you want to go. Ask the way to the spring.


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This page presents the quote "Don't insist on going where you think you want to go. Ask the way to the spring.". Author of this quote is Rumi. This quote is about thinking, way, spring,.