Please, not again what you studied, how long you spent at it, how many books you wrote, what people thought of you - but: what did you learn?
Idries ShahIf, from time to time, you give up expectation, you will be able to perceive what it is you are getting.
Idries ShahMAN: Kick him-he'll forgive you. Flatter him-he may or may not see through you. But ignore him and he'll hate you
Idries Shah