There is a succession of experiences which together constitute the educational and developmental ripening of the learner, according to the Sufis. People who think that each gain is the goal itself will freeze at any such stage, and cannot learn through successive and superseding lessons.

If you are uninterested in what I say, there's an end to it. If you like what I say, please try to understand which previous influences have made you like it. If you like some of the things I say, and dislike others, you could try to understand why. If you dislike all I say, why not try to find out what formed your attitude?

Opinion is usually something which people have when they lack comprehensive information.

It is not important to have said a thing first, or best - or even most interestingly. What is important is to say it on the right occasion.

The colour of the water seems to be the colour of the glass into which it has been poured'.

The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.

Have you noticed how many people who walk in the shade curse the Sun?