If you want an enemy, the soul (nafs) is sufficient. If you want advice, death is sufficient.

I am not free and independent; I am a traveler with duties.

The truth cannot be deceptive, and one who sees it cannot be deceived.

The heart does not derive pure pleasure from what is impermanent.

Life is a manifestation of unity.

The mirror to the beautiful is beautiful.

A thing's innate disposition does not lie.

All true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and unclouded pleasure are contained within the knowledge and love of God.

Creation's highest aim and most sublime result is belief in God. The most exalted rank of humanity is knowledge of God.

It may take some time to figure out, but eventually it'll dawn upon you that there isn't a blueprint for life and that we are actually sketching as we go.

The power of knowledge is so great and forceful, if only we knew.

If anything has been accomplished through my life, it has been solely God’s doing, not mine, and He—not I—must get the credit.

... we all know the wag's definition of a philanthropist: a man whose charity increases directly as the square of the distance.

I basically love anything that comes in a hot dog bun... except hot dogs.

Everything you see, you might be seeing for the last time.

I always thought the leading actor should be the best supporting actor, because you're the only person that can help every other actor on the set.

Truth is God, and truth overrides all our plans.

If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.

Don't underestimate kindess, gentleness and patience in a man.