When people believe that the form is more important than the Truth, they will not find truth, but will stay with form.

Idries Shah
About This Quote

The idea that beauty is more important than truth is a dangerous one. Our world revolves around the beauty of what we see. Our eyes are continuously scanning for something to be impressed with, something to admire. We’re always looking for beauty in everything we see, even when beauty is something that isn’t there.

The result of this way of seeing is that we miss the truth. We miss the beauty of what’s real because we’re so focused on how it looks. This quote reminds us that the form is not more important than the Truth, but rather it can be a tool for finding the Truth.

When we look for truth, we find it.

Source: Learning How To Learn: Psychology And Spirituality In The Sufi Way

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