A human being is part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires [More …]
The Candle
The candle is not there to illuminate itself. — Nawab Jan-Fishan Khan
Strive to Become
One must strive to become what one is. —Goethe
Talent is God-given
Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. — John Wooden
When I Was Young
Nasrudin was now an old man looking back on his life. He sat with his friends in the tea shop telling his story. When I was young I was fiery – I wanted to awaken everyone. I prayed to Allah to give me the strength to change the world. In mid-life I awoke one day [More …]
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