“ I longed to teach, but I had to wait until the desire had left me before I could really do so. Idries Shah
“ A short time in the presence of the Friends (the Sufis) is better than a hundred years’ sincere, obedient dedication. Idries Shah
“ The aspirant has to be guided by a mentor. The stage at which this guidance can take effect is seldom, if ever, perceptible to the learner. Idries Shah
“ The pathways into Sufic thinking are, it is traditionally said, almost as varied as the number of Sufis in existence. Idries Shah
“ But the world itself, as well as special attitudes, properly understood, constitute the Sufi school. Idries Shah
“ You will always have doubts, but only discover them at a useful time for your weakness to point them out. Idries Shah
“ The Sufi is one who does what others do – when it is necessary. He is also one who does what others cannot do – when it is indicated. Idries Shah
“ The institution of teachership is there for this reason, that the learner must learn how to learn. Idries Shah
