Wisdom Quote by Idries Shah — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Haste is from the Devil.”

“Man (and woman) has an infinite capacity for self-development. Equally, he has an infinite capacity for self-destruction. A human being may be clinically alive and yet, despite all appearances, spiritually dead.”

“Sayings of the Prophet”

“The spirit is the mirror; the body is the rust.”

“Saying of the Prophet. The Bequest: I have nothing to leave you except my family.”

“If you want to make an ordinary man happy, or think that he is happy, give him money, power, flattery, gifts, honours. If you want to make a wise man happy - improve yourself!”

“It's better to be alone than to spend time with toxic people.”

“There is an old saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention". How true! With that in mind, always work on your reasons first and the answers second”

“You are conditioned to believe that if you let go, if you surrender, you will either be a victim of circumstances and not assertive in your own being, or you will be viewed as being lazy, lacking in willpower, and un-motivated.”

“The ending can only start with the beginning and end with self estrangement, as to become once again his own/old self. This is why every man is a continuous ending.”

“A Guardian is only as strong as its Muse.”

“You are joy, looking for a way to express.”