Idries Shah > Quotes

“It is the message, not the man, which is important to the Sufis.”
― Idries Shah, The Sufis

“Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm.”
― Idries Shah

“The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.”
― Idries Shah, The Sufis

“MAN: Kick him-he'll forgive you. Flatter him-he may or may not see through you. But ignore him and he'll hate you”
― Idries Shah