James Staiti

“Knowledge is not gained, it is there all the time. It is the "veils" which have to be dissolved in the mind.”
― Idries Shah, Neglected Aspects of Sufi Study : Beginning to Begin

“The union of the mind and intuition which brings about illumination, and the development which the Sufis seek, is based upon love.”
― Idries Shah

“You have not forgotten to remember;
You have remembered to forget.
But people can forget to forget. That is just as important as remembering to remember - and generally more practical.”
― Idries Shah, Reflections

“Have you noticed how many people who walk in the shade curse the Sun?”
― Idries Shah, Reflections