A man is deficient in understanding until he perceives that there is a whole cycle of evolution possible within himself: repeating endlessly, offering opportunities for personal development.

Idries Shah
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  2. One day we will all wear a garment which has no pockets...

  3. Wisdom is when you understand what, previously, at best you only knew.

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  5. It is not Sufism if it does not perform its function for you. A cloak is no longer a cloak if it does not keep a man warm.

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