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Quote by Idries Shah

“Si siempre intentas hacer lo que QUIERES, a menudo estarás sacrificando lo que PUEDES hacer.”

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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 POLITICIAN If it wasn't for graft, you'd get a very low type of people in politics. Men without ambition. Jellyfish! CATHERINE Especially since you can't rob the people anyway. THE POLITICIAN Sure...How was that? CATHERINE What you rob, you spend. And what you spend goes back to the people. So where's the robbery? I read that in one of my father's books. THE POLITICIAN That book should be in every home!”

Writing Absurd

Author:Preston Sturges

“El Sufismo es algo que le ocurre a una persona, y no algo que se le da.”

Sufis Sufismo Sabiduría

Book:Los Sufis

Source: Los Sufis

“La espiritualidad: la esencia de la religión. Y también hay, una esencia de la espiritualidad: el Sufismo es la esencia de las esencias.”

Sufis Sufismo

Author:Idries Shah

“La aspereza de un maestro es mejor que la supuesta ternura de un padre.”

Sufis Sufismo