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Quote by Mehmet Murat Ildan

“Student: Master, I suspect you haven't taught me everything! Master: You're right to have your doubts! I've taught you what I know, and there are things I don't know, and I can't teach them to you!”

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Mehmet Murat Ildan

Mehmet Murat Ildan is a renowned Turkish writer born on May 16, 1965. His works span various literary forms including novels, essays, and poetry, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

“The sun which warms the plant can under other conditions also wither it. The rain which nourishes the flower can under other conditions rot it. The same sun shines upon mud that shines upon wax. It hardens the mud but softens the wax. The difference is not in the sun, but in that upon which it shines. The Divine Life which shines upon a soul that loves Him, softens it into everlasting life; that same Divine Life which shines upon the slothful soul, neglectful of God, hardens it into everlasting death.”

Love God Hate Catholic Catholicism

Book:The Seven Capital Sins

Source: The Seven Capital Sins

“Student: Master, when sleep knocks on my door, I immediately open the door and invite it in! Master: If you do this, sleep will think you love it very much and will let you sleep for a long time! Resist sleep so it doesn't always take you for granted and pounce on you at every opportunity!”

Mehmet Murat Ildan Quotes Zen Zen Stories Zen Story Master And Student

Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan

“Everything we do involves everything, even to the last reaches of the universe. This moment is eternal. This is what we have to devote ourselves to wholeheartedly.”

Zen Present Moment Interconnectedness

Book:To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki

Source: To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki

“It is said that life is of small account compared to right-mindedness; in truth, it is right-mindedness that is most esteemed. Nothing is more precious than life, yet at the moment when we must throw away this valued life and stand on right-mindedness, there is nothing more highly esteemed than right-mindedness. Looking carefully at the world, we can see that there are many people who throw away their lives lightly, but do you suppose that one person in a thousand would die for right-mindedness? It would seem that, among the humble servant class, contrary to what you might expect, there are many who would. Yet, it would be difficult for people who think themselves wise to do the same.”