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A. Come as you are VALUES AND NORMS
THEME 10

Listening & Speaking

1 Look at the quotes below and match them with the people. Then, discuss what they mean.
a. “We love all the created for the sake of the Creator.”
b. “Let’s be one, be big and alive.”
c. “I saw many humans on whom there were no clothes, I saw many clothes in
which there were no humans.”

1. Rumi
2. Yunus Emre
3. Hacı Bektaş Veli

2 a. & Read the seven principles of Rumi and match them with the messages they give.
More than one option is possible.
1. In generosity and helping others, be like the river.
2. In compassion and grace, be like the sun.
3. In concealing others’ faults, be like the night.
4. In anger and hatred, be like the dead.
5. In modesty and humility, be like the soil.
6. In tolerance, be like the ocean.
7. Either appear as you are or be as you appear.
Forgive others.
Be patient and understanding.
Stay calm and keep your balance.
Love is a must for everyone.
Honesty is the best policy.
Share what you have.
Let go of your ego.
b. Work in pairs. Talk about the principles of Rumi. Use the expressions in the box.

Asking for opinions Expressing opinions Agreeing / Disagreeing

Maybe you’re right (but) …
I think … I feel the same way.
What do you think of ...?
I believe … I think so too.
Do you have an idea …?
In my opinion … I don’t agree (because) ...
What is your opinion about …?
I personally feel that … I’m afraid I disagree …
How / What about …?
That probably means … I’m not so sure about that.
I’m sorry but I think …
e.g. In my opinion being
What do you think
generous like a river means
about the frst
helping others must be
principle?
unconditional.
I feel the same
way. I also believe it means
helping others can make
us happy too.

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