... when we are talking about 'Christians' and 'Moslems' we must first make sure that we are talking about people who have an idea, which should be more or less correct, as to what the other is supposed to believe and what he is expected to do as a consequence of that belief.
Idries ShahIt 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.
Idries ShahMan (and woman) has an infinite capacity for self-development. Equally, he has an infinite capacity for self-destruction. A human being may be clinically alive and yet, despite all appearances, spiritually dead.
Idries ShahAn egocentric pessimist is a person who thinks he hasn't changed, but that other people are behaving worse than before.
Idries Shah