Fudayl Ibn Quotes & Sayings

Some things are best left unsaid, sweetling."
"Even when we are alone?"
"*Especially* when we are alone. — George R R Martin

The best of knowledge and righteous acts are those hidden to the people. — Al Fudayl Ibn Iyad

I can no more explain why I like "natural history" than why I like California canned peaches; nor why I do not care for that enormous brand of natural history which deals with invertebrates any more than why I do not care for brandied peaches. All I can say is that almost as soon as I began to read at all I began to like to read about the natural history of beasts and birds and the more formidable or interesting reptiles and fishes. — Theodore Roosevelt

If asked whether you love God, say nothing. This is because if you say, 'I do not love God,'you are an unbeliever. If, on the other hand, you say, 'I do love God,' your actions contradict you. — Al Fudayl Ibn Iyad

Gandalf for certain this time, he thought as he puffed along the passage. But it was not. It was two more dwarves, both with blue hoods, silver belts, and yellow beards; and each of them carried a bag of tools and a spade. In they hopped, as soon as the door began to open - Bilbo was hardly surprised at all. — J.R.R. Tolkien

If you remember the creation (gossip about such and such a person), then remember Allah the Most High. Remembering Him is the medicine for remembering His creation. — Al Fudayl Ibn Iyad

Always in my books, I like to throw that rogue element into a stable situation and then see what happens. — Jeanette Winterson

The Australian fans are really friendly and personable; the sense of humour is a lot less dry than the English. — Tom Hopper

Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it. — August Strindberg