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Idries Shah quotes - page 2
Right time, right place, right people equals success. Wrong time, wrong place, wrong people equals most of the real human history.
Idries Shah
Sometimes a pessimist is only an optimist with extra information.
Idries Shah
The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.
Idries Shah
One of the tragedies of modern times is that people have come to believe that something said by someone in the past, perhaps for illustrative or provocation purposes, actually represents that person's beliefs at the time.
Idries Shah
Good. Show me a man who thinks that he knows what 'good' is, and I will probably be able to show you a horror of a person. Show me a person who really knows what 'good' is, and I will show you that he almost never uses the word.
Idries Shah
Deep in the sea are riches beyond compare. But if you seek safety, it is on the shore.
Idries Shah
Three Things Three things cannot be retrieved: The arrow once sped from the bow The word spoken in haste The missed opportunity. (Ali the Lion, Caliph of Islam, son-in-law of Mohammed the Prophet)
Idries Shah
Q: What is a fundamental mistake of man's? A: To think that he is alive, when he has merely fallen asleep in life's waiting-room.
Idries Shah
Real generosity is anonymous to the extent that a man should be prepared even to be considered ungenerous rather than explain it to others.
Idries Shah
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Idries Shah
Occupation:
Indian Author
Born:
June 16, 1924
Died:
November 23, 1996
Quotes count:
35
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