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.

History is not usually what has happened. History is what some people have thought to be significant.

Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm.

If your desire for 'good' is based on greed, it is not good, but greed.

If you want to strengthen an enemy and make him exult - hate him.

Do not try to be humble: learn humility.

The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.