All forms are limited. Some of the limitations are time, place, culture, language.

— Idries Shah

Almost every day I am reminded of Saudi's reflection that there is no senseless tyranny like that of subordinates.

— Idries Shah

A loan is the scissors of friendship. A man's own tongue may cut his throat. The cage has no value without the bird.

— Idries Shah

A man is deficient in understanding until he perceives that there is a whole cycle of evolution possible within himself: repeating endlessly, offering opportunities for personal development.

— Idries Shah

A man must be a Salomon before his magical ring will work

— Idries Shah

A man must be a Salomon before his magical ring will work. (Hafiz)

— Idries Shah

A man must be a Solomon before his magical ring will work

— Idries Shah

A man's capacity is the same as his breadth of vision.

— Idries Shah

Among roses, be a rose, among thorns, be a thorn

— Idries Shah

A motto of the human race: Let me do as I like, and give me approval as well.

— Idries Shah