Have the nature of a dervish: then wear a stylish cap.

— Idries Shah

Be kind to the hawk and harm the sparrow.

— Idries Shah

I ask about the sky, but the answer is about a rope.

— Idries Shah

Each flies with its own kind: pigeon with pigeon, hawk with hawk.

— Idries Shah

Much travel is needed before the raw man is ripened.

— Idries Shah

Satisfaction is a treasure which does not decay.Proverb.

— Idries Shah

One day the cub will become a wolf, even if it has been reared among the sons of man.

— Idries Shah

Better the demon which makes you improve than the angel who threatens.

— Idries Shah