A fasting person is in a state of worship even if asleep in bed. Every breath he takes while asleep is ‘tasbih’, and his sleep itself is worship.
True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance… To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.
Human rights are...the quintessential values through which we affirm together that we are a single human community.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.
