Christian scholars often say that Sufi theories are close to those of Christianity. Many Moslems maintain that they are essentially derived from Islam. The resemblance of many Sufi ideas to those of several religious and esoteric systems are sometimes taken as evidence of derivation. The Islamic interpretation is that religion is of one origin, differences being due to local or historical causes.

Sometimes a pessimist is only an optimist with extra information.

Meditation - Before you learn how to meditate, you must unlearn what you think meditation might be.

Premature independence is the daughter of conceit.

The Sufi is One who does not care when something is taken from him, but who does not cease to seek for what he has not.

When you realize the difference between the container and the content, you will have knowledge.

From time to time ponder whether you are unconsciously saying: 'Truth is what I happen to be thinking at this moment.