“There is a succession of experiences which together constitute the educational and developmental ripening of the learner, according to the Sufis. People who think that each gain is the goal itself will freeze at any such stage, and cannot learn through successive and superseding lessons.”
In this suspenseful tale, the Perfumed Scorpion is a master of deception and manipulation, navigating a treacherous landscape of political and personal agendas. The story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fine line between right and wrong, all while maintaining a sense of enigmatic allure. more
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
“Your soul either feels lifted by something that you read, or it feels squashed by it.”
“The colour of the water seems to be the colour of the glass into which it has been poured'.”
“Sin endeavors to subject the blessed God to the humor and lust of every person in the world”
“Our ignorance of God is too great, because our estimations of God are too little.”
“Dreams form the bristles of the artist's brush.”