Sufi Proverb Quotes & Sayings

There are two parts to the equation: feel good + take action. The ancient Sufi proverb says; Trust in Allah, but first tie your camel to a post. — Andrew Matthews

One day the cub will become a wolf, even if it has been reared among the sons of man. — Idries Shah

Too much kindness towards the fox may mean doom for the rabbit. — Idries Shah

The Air Corps ... does not, at this time, feel justified in obligating ... funds for basic jet propulsion research and experimentation. — George Brett

The sort of man who, throwing a stone upon the ground, would miss. — Idries Shah

Maybe Angelo was right. Maybe there was something. I still suspected it was the wine. — Marie Sexton

compassionate people? Would this — Susan Wiggs

Pick up a bee from kindness, and learn the limitations of kindness. — Idries Shah

Much travel is needed before the raw man is ripened. — Idries Shah

In the desert there is no sign that says, Thou shalt not eat stones. - Sufi proverb — Margaret Atwood

The piano has been my friend all my life; it has always comforted me. Writing songs and sitting down at the piano is not only a business, it's a hobby I enjoy. — El DeBarge

Disappointment cannot exist without expectation. The expected apricot is never as sweet when it reaches the mouth. — Idries Shah

It doesn't do anyone any good to live one life and hide another. — Jameson Currier

Better the demon which makes you improve than the angel who threatens. — Idries Shah

We do what we want to do. We write songs. We try not to repeat ourselves too much. We have our own sound and our own way of doing things. Up until now it has always been enjoyable. None of the members have ever got to the point where they don't want to be involved in it ... It's not entirely possible for me to stand back and look at the Rolling Stones because being a part of it you can't. I wish that I could just sit in the audience for one night and see the show. Everyone in the band has said that at some point. But then you wouldn't be seeing the whole band. And that's the problem with that. — Keith Richards

A yellow dog is brother to the jackal. — Idries Shah

Show a man too many camels' bones,or show them to him too often,and he will not be able to recognize a camel when he comes across a live one. — Idries Shah

I am proud that the Republican Party stands for strong support for the military, and I am sure we will consistently support our men and women serving in dangerous places around the world and their families. — John Shimkus

Satisfaction is a treasure which does not decay.
Proverb — Idries Shah

Each flies with its own kind: pigeon with pigeon, hawk with hawk. — Idries Shah

There is a Persian proverb: 'To test that which has been tested is ignorance.' To try to test something without the means of testing is even worse. — Idries Shah

Be kind to the hawk and harm the sparrow. — Idries Shah

Have the nature of a dervish: then wear a stylish cap. — Idries Shah

The media's worried about whether I've paid my taxes; they're worried about any number of silly things that have nothing to do with America. — Joe Wurzelbacher

It was massive. A blurting, busting, backfire! A flabbergasting, fire-breathing, flub-explosion! A propelling, paint-stripping, prison-break! — Ferguson Fartworthy

Estraven asleep looked a little stupid, like everyone asleep. — Ursula K. Le Guin

I ask about the sky, but the answer is about a rope. — Idries Shah

An old fool is worse than a young one: For the young may always grow wise. (Zohair) — Idries Shah