1,132 Quotes About Sufis

There is a Persian proverb: 'To test that which has been tested is ignorance.' To try to test something without the means of testing is even worse.

Many things which are called 'secrets' are only things withheld from people until they can understand or effectively experience them.

Man (and woman) has an infinite capacity for self-development. Equally, he has an infinite capacity for self-destruction. A human being may be clinically alive and yet, despite all appearances, spiritually dead.

I want to be a thief,A thief of a different kind and nature,I want to be a thief in the house of God,A thief who would instead of stealing put his heart in the house of God,I want to be a thief who wants to be clear with his theft,A thief who knows who's the house he is in and what he is invading,I want to be a thief who after getting catch surrenders,A thief who gets caught red-handedly with his theft,I want to be a thief who wishes to get caught,A thief who wishes to be caged in Divine Jail.

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

People always seek peace with me without asking if I am peaceful within? love for you oh master has made the peace of my heart into pieces.

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.