It has truly been said that 'Humility is not so much a virtue as a necessity, in order to learn.

The Sufi is one who does what others do – when it is necessary. He is also one who does what others cannot do – when it is indicated.

Sufism is transmitted by means of the human exemplar, the teacher.

If the path has been laid down, why the successive appearance of different teachers? Why would anyone reinvent the wheel, if everything were as cosy and sequential as primitive longing so easily convinces us?

The teacher is one who abandons ceremonial and religious display and social appearances, and concentrates on real development.

A short time in the presence of the Friends (the Sufis) is better than a hundred years’ sincere, obedient dedication.

If you seek a teacher, try to become a real student. If you want to be a student, try to find a real teacher.

...action is in fact knowledge in operation. Right action stems from right knowledge. Right knowledge is acquired through the teacher.

None should say: 'I can trust' or 'I cannot trust' until he is a master of the option, of trusting or not trusting.