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Quote by Idries Shah

“Until you can understand illogicality, and the meaningfulness of it, shun the Sufis except for limited, precise, self-evident services.”

Book:The Sufis

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The Sufis

This book delves into the rich history, practices, and teachings of Sufism, offering insights into its philosophical and spiritual dimensions. It examines the lives of Sufi mystics and poets, and explores the various Sufi orders and their contributions to Islamic thought and culture. more

Author

Idries Shah

Idries Shah was a renowned author known for his dissemination of Eastern philosophy and wisdom. His works blend Sufism, Eastern mysticism, and Western philosophy, aiming to promote human wisdom and inner growth. Shah's books include 'The Sufi Path of Love' and 'The Power of Silence'. more

“The nobles had made reading unpopular, as it showed that one couldn’t afford to buy spells or magical devices, since one had to get knowledge to do things the ordinary way; even if this view held little logic, the king himself was known to insult readers as “bookfaces” or “unable to think for themselves, so they need to spout what others have said,” and these opinions became popular, as did most views expressed by the king or his son.”

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Book:Dysmorphic Kingdom

Source: Dysmorphic Kingdom

“We can be the very first generation which fails to see the logic or pride in defining ourselves by anything else but what is found within ourselves: our values”

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Author:Akilnathan Logeswaran

“When exercising gifted will-power, move boldly without hesitation. The reward for such decisiveness is increased confidence in what the heart knows, which the mind does not feel”