26 Quotes by Master Nursi

Man is helpless and exposed to numerous misfortunes. He is indigent, and his needs are numerous. He is weak, and the burden of life is most heavy. If he does not rely on the Omnipotent One of Glory, place his trust in Him and confidently submit to Him, his conscience will always be troubled. Fruitless torments, pains and regrets will suffocate him and intoxicate him, or turn him into a beast.

As far as days yet to come are concerned, since they have not yet come, to think now of the illness or misfortune to be borne during them and display impatience, is also foolishness.

Be aware that yesterday has gone away, and you have no guarantee that you will see tomorrow.. Therefore know that your true life is the day you are in.

One who does not reform his own soul cannotreform others.

If a person lacks an imagined goal, or if he forgets it or pretends to forget it, his thoughts will perpetually revolve around his ‘ego’.

Nature is a divine art; it cannot be the artist. It is a dominical book and cannot be the scribe. It is embroidery and cannot be the embroiderer. It is a register and cannot be the accountant. It is the law and cannot be the power.

Man passes from the work to the producer of the work and he sees that an All-Beauteous Maker wants to make himself known and acquainted through the miracles of His own art, and he responds with knowledge and belief.

As for future days, since they have not yet come, place your trust in your Compassionate and Merciful Lord. Do not weep before being beaten, do not be afraid of nothing.

One who recognizes God and obeys Him is fortunate even if he is in prison. While one who forgets Him is wretched and a prisoner even if he resides in a palace.