“ Hazrat Ali, in a saying attributed to him, says: ‘Man is in disguise, covered by his tongue’. Idries Shah
“ If you cannot sit on a throne like a king, seize, like a tent-pitcher, the rope of the Royal tent. Idries Shah
“ The bird which has no knowledge of pure water, has his beak in salt water all year round. Idries Shah
“ To Him who has sense, a sign is enoughFor the heedless, however, a thousand expositions are not enough. Idries Shah
“ Sufism is always systematised only for limited or transitory periods: because Sufism is primarly instrumental, not for enjoyment or display. Idries Shah
“ He is the completed Man who, from his completeness, performs, with his Mastership, the work of a slave. Idries Shah
“ Continuously, in commemoration of the FriendWe drank wine, even before the creation of the vine. Idries Shah
“ You may be able to get the bone down your throat But if it reaches your stomach it will tear your navel.(Gulistan) Idries Shah
“ THE HEAVENSTo the mallet of the Highest MindThe heavens are the smallest possible ball.(Akhlaq-i-Mohsini) Idries Shah
“ EPITAPH OF JALALUDIN RUMIWhen we are dead, seek not our tomb in the earth, but find it in the hearts of men. Idries Shah
