1,355 Quotes by Idries Shah

One day we will all wear a garment which has no pockets...

Denial and affirmation are games which people play.There are people who deny that they are capable of denying, and who would insist that people do not insist.

People used to play with toys.Now the toys play with them.

Saying of the ProphetDesireDesire not the world, and God will love you. Desire not what others have, and they will love you.

Poor greedy one, wherever he runs He's after food, and death is after him.(Saadi)

Remember that greed includes greed for being not greedy.

if... says: 'Do not be greedy, be generous', you may inwardly interpret this in such a manner that you will develop a greed for generosity

Virtually all organisations known to you work largely by means of your greed. They attract you because... they appeal to your greed.

If you are covetous, you are a prisoner: If you are greedy, you will never be filled.