Those who say ‘I am ready to learn’, or ‘I am not ready to learn’ are as often mistaken as they are correct in their surmise.

The Sufi way is through knowledge and practice, not through intellect and talk.

Materialism, attachment to things of the world, includes pride. Many religious people suffer from pride: taking pleasure or even delight in being good, or religious.

One cannot learn from someone whom one distrusts.

The human being, whether he realises it or not, is trusting someone or something every moment of the day.

But one may say something and yet not be able to do it. Try, for instance, lifting yourself up by the bootstraps.

If wine is the enemy of religion, I shall devour the enemy of religion.

The Sufis regard systems which treat everyone alike as mechanical and degenerate.

A man must be a Solomon before his magical ring will work

A man must be a Salomon before his magical ring will work. (Hafiz)

Imagination blocks you like a bolt on a door. Burn that bar. (Rumi)

Even if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end.

To Be Raised Without An Earthly Father Is Never An Excuse Not To Discover Purpose

When you have got an elephant by the hind leg and he is trying to run away it is best to let him run.

So let the storm rage. Let the storm rage.

I feel dominant - I feel the triangle offense utilizes all my skills.

You can't have real and authentic friendships unless you honor your feelings.

We cannot find peace if we are afraid of the windstorms of life.

You are either in this world or the other worlds, and it all depends on how much you are in your own ego.

I see God in every human being. When I wash the leper's wounds I feel I am nursing the Lord himself. Is it not a beautiful experience?

Fear is stronger than love