371 Quotes by Hazrat Inayat Khan

If there is such a thing as saintly renunciation, it is renouncing small gains for better gains; not for no gains, but seeing with open eyes what is better and what is inferior. Even if the choice has to lie between two momentary gains, one of these would always be found to be more real and lasting; that is the one that should be followed for the time.

It is the peaceful one who is observant. It is peace that gives him the power to observe keenly. It is the peaceful one, therefore, who can conceive, for peace helps him to conceive. It is the peaceful who can contemplate; one who has no peace cannot contemplate properly. Therefore, all things pertaining to spiritual progress in life depend upon peace.

If someone strikes my heart, it does not break, but it bursts, and the flame coming out of it becomes a torch on my path.

He who has spent has used; he who has collected has lost; but he who has given has saved his treasure forever.

Peace is perfected activity.

Every passion, every emotion, has its effect upon the mind. Every change of mind, however slight, has its effect upon the body.

I have found in every word a certain musical value, a melody in every thought, harmony in every feeling, and I have tried to interpret the same things with clear and simple words to those who used to listen to my music.

There is no difference in the destination, the only difference is in the journey.

Be contented with what you possess in life; be thankful for what does not belong to you, for it is so much care the less; but try to obtain what you need in life, and make the best of every moment of your life.