The Sufi Is One Who Does Not

If You Want To Make An Ordinary Man Happy, Or Think That He Is Happy, Give Him Money, Power, Flattery, Gifts, Honours. If You Want To Make A Wise Man Happy - Improve Yourself!

From Time To Time Ponder Whether You Are Unconsciously Saying: 'truth Is What I Happen To Be Thinking At This Moment.

Prescribing Hard Work For The Soft, Or Easy Work For The Hardy, Is Generally Nonsense. What Is Always Needed In Any Aim Is Right Effort, Right Time, Right People, Right Materials.

It Is Not Important To Have Said A Thing First, Or Best - Or Even Most Interestingly. What Is Important Is To Say It On The Right Occasion.

A Certain Person May Have, As You Say, A Wonderful Presence; I Do Not Know. What I Do Know Is That He Has A Perfectly Delightful Absence.