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“Saying of the Prophet
Some behaviour
I am like a man who has lighted a fire, and all the creeping things have rushed to burn themselves in it.”
― Caravan of Dreams
Some behaviour
I am like a man who has lighted a fire, and all the creeping things have rushed to burn themselves in it.”
― Caravan of Dreams
“Saying of the Prophet
Anger
You ask for a piece of advice. I tell you : 'Do not get angry.' He is strong who can withhold anger.”
― Caravan of Dreams
Anger
You ask for a piece of advice. I tell you : 'Do not get angry.' He is strong who can withhold anger.”
― Caravan of Dreams
“Saying of the Prophet
Understanding
Speak to everyone in accordance with his degree of understanding.”
― Caravan of Dreams
Understanding
Speak to everyone in accordance with his degree of understanding.”
― Caravan of Dreams
“Why do people always wonder whether books are any good, without wondering whether they are themselves in a state to profit from them?”
― Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
― Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
“To drown in treacle is just as unpleasant as to drown in mud.
People today are in danger of drowning in information; but because they have been taught information is useful, they are more willing to drown than they need be.
If they could handle information, they would not have to drown at all.
The lightning said to the oak tree: 'Stand aside, or take what is coming to you!”
―
People today are in danger of drowning in information; but because they have been taught information is useful, they are more willing to drown than they need be.
If they could handle information, they would not have to drown at all.
The lightning said to the oak tree: 'Stand aside, or take what is coming to you!”
―
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