Idries Shah quotes

Idries Shah was a prominent author and thinker who brought the teachings of Sufism to a global audience. He was known for his ability to distill complex ideas into simple, accessible language, making Sufi wisdom more understandable to Western readers. Shah's books, including "The Sufis" and "The Way of the Sufi," continue to be influential works in the study of mysticism and spiritual development. His unique approach to storytelling and teaching has earned him a dedicated following around the world. Learn more about Idries Shah and his impact on the world of Sufism by exploring his works and teachings.

If you give what can be taken, you are not really giving. Take what you are given, not what you want to be given. Give what cannot be taken.

- Idries Shah

Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm.

- 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