There is nothing but water in the holy pools. I know, I have been swimming there. All the gods sculpted of wood or ivory can’t say a word. I know, I have been crying out to them. The Sacred Books of the East are nothing but words. I looked through their covers one day sideways. What Kabir talks of is only what he has lived through. If you have not lived through something, it is not true.
KabirIf you want the truth, I'll tell you the truth. Listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you.
KabirTake a pitcher full of water and set it down in the water-now it has water inside and water outside. We mustn't give it a name, lest silly people start talking again about the body and the soul.
KabirThe stone neither speaks nor gives anything. Therefore its service is fruitless and its worship is of no avail.
Kabir