The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teachings of Rumi Book

I had wanted to read a book on Rumi's poetry for quite some time, and our modern 'paradox of choice' did not help me choose one considering the abundance of Rumi books available out there. I finally chose this one and I couldn't be more satisfied. I recommend it to everyone who wants to read and understand Rumi's poetry, which can sometimes be misinterpreted. Here you will receive more than enough well-translated ghazals that are broken down thematically and accompanied by nicely-written commentaries by the author.

"The water in the stream has changed many times, but the reflection of the moon and the stars remains the same"
"Why should it be surprising that the spirit does not remember its previous abodes? For this world, like a dream, covers over all things, as clouds veil the stars"
"You came late and left early - coming late and leaving early is the work of flowers"
"Bounty for the body makes you unripe, but the body's affliction matures you. Until you undergo the affliction of religion, you will not win the good fortune of faith"
"What is love? Perfect thirst. So let me explain the Water of Life."
"Do not listen to tales of Love's heartache from a rational man, for he has cold lips and chin"
"When someone beats a rug with a stick, he is not beating the rug - his aim is to get rid of the dust. Your inward is full of dust from the veil of I-ness, and that dust will not leave all at once"
"I wonder at that seeker of purity who flees cruelty at the time of polishing"
"Since it is hard for you to be separated from the painting, think what it will be to be parted of the Painter!"