For every loss, there is a hidden gain. And for every gain, there is a hidden loss.

If anybody asks what Sufism is, what kind of religion is it, the answer is that Sufism is the religion of the heart, the religion in which the thing of primary importance is to seek God in the heart of mankind.

What a great thing is understanding! It is priceless. No man can give greater pleasure to his fellow man than by understanding him.

When one looks at the ocean, they can only see that part of it which comes within their range of vision; so it is with the truth.

All ignorance is the lack of love.

If a person is cold and rigid, he feels within himself as if he were in a grave. He is not living, he cannot enjoy this life for he cannot express himself and he cannot see the light and life outside. What keeps man from developing the heart quality? His exacting attitude. He wants to make a business of love. He says, 'If you will love me, I will love you.' As soon as a man measures and weighs his favors and his services and all that he does for one whom he loves, he ceases to know what love is. Love sees the beloved and nothing else.

He who gives love will receive a thousandfold in return.