Idries Shah: Citations en anglais
“Have you noticed how many people who walk in the shade curse the Sun?”
Source: Reflections
“It is the message, not the man, which is important to the Sufis.”
Source: The Sufis
“Sometimes a pessimist is only an optimist with extra information.”
Source: Reflections
Source: Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
“Opinion is usually something which people have when they lack comprehensive information.”
Source: Reflections
“The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.”
Source: The Sufis
“Knowledge is something which you can use.
Belief is something which uses you.”
Source: Reflections
“Study the assumptions behind your actions. Then study the assumptions behind your assumptions.”
Source: Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
Source: Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way
“A motto of the human race: Let me do as I like, and give me approval as well.”
Source: Reflections
“The Sufi way is through knowledge and practice, not through intellect and talk.”
Source: Sufi Thought and Action
“Deep in the sea are riches beyond compare. But if you seek safety, it is on the shore.”
Source: The Sufis