Must Do Yourself

What is done for you - allow it to be done.
What you must do yourself - make sure you do it.

Khawwas

Found Only God

I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God.

Sufi Proverb

Still A Bad Man

If someone remarks: "What an excellent man you are!" and this pleases you more than his saying, "What a bad man you are!" know that you are still a bad man.

Sufyan al Thawri

Donkey With A Load

A donkey with a load of holy books is still a donkey.

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