A man of distinguished, beautiful eloquence, and persistent, over pressing thought... Ameen Rihani was one of the foremost pioneers of modern illumination. He firmly believed in the significance of reviving the Arab spirit and protecting the freedom of thought and the freedom of human conscience.

Aye, fight! But not your neighbor. Fight rather all the things that cause you and your neighbor to fight.

Love is the law of God. You live that you may learn to love. You love that you may learn to live. No other lesson is required of Man.

He who did not taste Freedom on Earth, will not know it in Heaven!

Love is the only freedom from attachment. When you love everything, you are attached to nothing.

Logic is immaturity weaving its nets of gossamer wherewith it aims to catch the behemoth of knowledge. Logic is a crutch for the cripple, but a burden for the swift of foot and a greater burden still for the wise.

When Love gives, it gives all; when it takes, it takes all. It's very taking is giving.