He who knows himself, knows his Lord' means, among other things, that self-deception prevents knowledge.

Study the assumptions behind your actions. Then study the assumptions behind your assumptions.

The secret of Sufism is that it has no secret at all'.

When a belief becomes more than an instrument, you are lost. You remain lost until you learn what 'belief' is really for.

Premature independence is the daughter of conceit.

Do not try to be humble: learn humility.

No practice exists in isolation.

If your desire for 'good' is based on greed, it is not good, but greed.

Anybody or anything may stand between you and knowledge if you are unfit for it.

Exercise power by means of kindness, and you may be causing more damage than you could by cruelty. Neither approach is correct.

If you really want to learn, do not be surprised if someone tries to teach you. And do not lightly reject the method.

Mind shouts, while heart whispers!

The center of my sins stuck behind a blocked door, circled by hollow deeds spread on my lifetime’s floor

Loyalty starts with a demonstration of respect and gratitude.

Pity is cruel. Pity destroys.

I don't know that I'm unique in that people relate to my music, but I would hope people would say that I'm honest and that I do the best work I can possibly do instead of coasting.

anything, anything is possible, if you can just see the sky.

I adored my mother, and I will always have extraordinary memories about her and remember her, and she opened the doors for me to appreciate arts.

It is much easier to do something than to trust in God. That is why there are so few fellow workers with God and so many workers for Him. We would far rather work for God than believe in Him.

Wine from long habit has become an indispensable for my health

To desire with one’s very soul every second of every day to accomplish one’s aim.