A donkey with a load of holy books is still a donkey.
- Traditional (Essential Sufism)
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No one throws stones at the barren tree.
- Saadi of Shiraz
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If a gem falls into mud, it will still remain valuable.
And if the dust descends to heaven, it will still of no value.
- Saadi of Shiraz
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Green wood can be bent. But once it becomes dry, it can only be straightened by fire.- Saadi of Shiraz
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Happy are those who find fault with themselves instead of finding fault with others.
- Muhammad (Essential Sufism)
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I love God: I have no time left
In which to hate the devil. - Rabia
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Between me and You, there is only me.
Take away the me, so only You remain.
- Hallaj
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Deep in the sea there are riches beyond your imagination.
But if you seek safety, that is at the shore.
- Saadi of Shiraz
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Where do you think you will Be
When God reveals Himself
Inside of you?
- Hafiz
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We tried reasoning
our way to Him:
it did not work;
but the moment we gave up,
no obstacle remained.
- Hakim Sanai
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Kabîr says: "Listen to me, my Friend! My beloved Lord is within."
"sow batan ki baat ek, dharu murlidhar dhyan,
badhabahu sewa wasna, yaha sow gyan na gyan..."
JAGADGUR SHRI KRIPALUJI MAHARAJ
