119 Quotes by Omar Cherif

A fundamental difference between scripturalism and experimentalism will always exist — in terms of depth of knowledge as well as in terms of Truth; between imitating and creating; between those who follow others’ paths and those who dare exploring uncharted territories and create their own trails. As such, confusing religion with spirituality is like confusing education with intelligence.

Whether through charm, humour, or naughtiness, if you can make their eyes twinkle when they smile, you hold the key to a happy relationship.

Whether through charm, humour or naughtiness, if you can make their eyes twinkle when they smile, you hold the key to a happy relationship.

The divine spark that you seek is already within you. Allow it to shine through you unobstructed and it will eternally light your way.

When we begin looking at angry people as children who cannot control their tempter, it becomes almost impossible to get back at them. Because this very awareness of their anger shields us from being dragged into their storm. Essentially, most are angry at themselves. Their fight is not really with others, but it’s within them. That’s all. If we are not able to respond with love, then assuming the observer position offers quite the amusing spectacles.

It truly is gratifying to have morals. Without expecting some divine reward or fearing any retribution, one can indeed be a decent human being who aspires to do the right things.

I used to say: “All religions are somewhat true. But my religion is the truest of them all because I was born into it and never got to choose it.” Now I have transcended this atavistic dogmatic reality tunnel and evolved into spirituality, thereby making me more spiritually enlightened than you.

Once you start seeing through people’s bullshit, it’s almost impossible to pretend that you can’t see.

The strongest souls are those who help others through their storms while they themselves are going through their own.


 The strongest also tend to be the gentlest.