Lailah Gifty AkitaThe chase of the whirlwind is vanity.
About This Quote
Rumi is the author of the famous quote, “The chase of the whirlwind is vanity.” This is a powerful statement about chasing something that will never satisfy. It's the chasing after what the mind thinks it needs, not realizing you can have it without pursuing it. Rumi is saying that chasing after something you don't need will lead you into a bit of emptiness.
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