...action is in fact knowledge in operation. Right action stems from right knowledge. Right knowledge is acquired through the teacher.

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.

Is the any grace like go and sin no more?

Simple shapes are inhuman. They fail to resonate with the way nature organizes itself or with the way human perception sees the world.

How I relate to my inner self influences my relationships with all others. My satisfaction with myself and my satisfaction with other people are directly proportional.

The distance between yourself and others should not be greater than your arm’s length.

On my first visit to the public library, I was like a kid at a candy store where all the candy was free. I gorged myself until my tummy ached.

There's something profoundly disturbing about watching an old guy eat a sandwich.

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple.

Titles of honour are like the impressions on coin; — which add no value to gold and silver, but only render brass current.

I'm just always making things that are personal but hopefully also inspiring, and share not just my story, but other people's stories.

So lots of respect for all you boys and girls out there who tab out songs like all the time. You bring rock and roll music closer to the people. Gratefully yours