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.

In this world of illusion, where at the end of the examination, we find everything to be of little importance, of little worth, if there is a sign of reality, of something one can depend upon, and in which one can recognize a sign of eternity, it is in the constancy of friendship.

There is a light within every soul; it only needs the clouds that overshadow it to be broken for it to beam forth.

The soul of all is one soul and the truth is one truth, under whatever religion it is hidden.

God breaks the heart again and again and again until it stays open.

As long as in love there is "you" and "me," love is not fully kindled.

Selfishness keeps man blind through life.