One will never reach distant shores, if he chooses to remain upon the dock, In fear his little ship of dreams may be dashed against the rocks.

Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future.

A person is truly a human if he or she learns, and teaches, and inspires others. It is difficult to regard as truly human someone who is ignorant and has no desire to learn.

Only a few people seem to realize that social harmony and peace with nature, between people, and within the individual only can come about when the material and spiritual realms are reconciled.

Mature people never make difference of opinion a means of conflict.

The purpose of our creation is obvious: to reach our utmost goals of belief, knowledge, and spirituality; to reflect on the universe, humanity, and God, and thus prove our value as human beings.

Love is one of the most subtle blessings that the All-Merciful One has bestowed upon humanity.

I have repeatedly declared that it is impossible for a true Muslim to be a terrorist, nor can a terrorist be regarded as a true Muslim.

Tolerance is our safest refuge and our fortress against the handicaps that arise from schism, factions, and the difficulties inherent in reaching mutual agreement

I have never imagined being or wished to be chosen as something important in the world. I have always tried to be a humble servant of God and a humble member of humanity.

The Muslim world suffers from internal divisions, antidemocratic practices, and the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

At first, one sees the person who is modelling; but little by little, all of the possible sculptures that could be made come between artist and model.

To damage the sovereignty of the individual is to replace a community inspired by love, benevolence, and beauty by another based solely on power.

When I die, I shall be content to vanish into nothingness.... No show, however good, could conceivably be good forever I do not believe in immortality, and have no desire for it.

We just have to recognize life for what it is: a gift to be grateful for, not a property to cling to, hoard, or defend.

Very often design is the most immediate way of defining what products become in people's minds.

A Woman in Harmony with her Spirit is like a river flowing.

You may have a cat in the room with you without anxiety about anything except eatables. The presence of a cat is positively soothing to a student.

I mean it as a compliment when I say that you could almost define a philosopher as someone who won't take common sense for an answer.

The responsibility of an architect is to create a sense of order, a sense of place, a sense of relationship.

All significant truths are private truths. As they become public they cease to become truths; they become facts, or at best, part of the public character; or at worst, catchwords.