Ibn Arabi

Sufi Philosopher Andalusian-Arab 1165 – 1240

Sufi philosopher; developed concept of Unity of Being.

372 quotes

"The divine is present in all things, yet most people are blind to it."
Wisdom
"Knowledge without action is like a tree without fruit."
Knowledge
"The heart is the mirror of the Real; polish it constantly."
Faith
"What you seek is also seeking you; meet it halfway."
Dreams
"Perfection lies not in having all answers, but in asking better questions."
Education
"The lover and the beloved are one; separation is illusion."
Love
"Time is the canvas upon which the soul paints its masterpiece."
Time
"Fear is the wall between you and your potential."
Courage
"In silence, the universe speaks its deepest truths."
Solitude
"Every obstacle contains within it the seed of opportunity."
Change
"The slave of desire is farther from freedom than the imprisoned."
Freedom
"Beauty is the language through which God speaks to the soul."
Beauty
"The wise person learns from the mistakes of others; the fool from his own."
Wisdom
"Patience is not the absence of action, but right action in due time."
Patience
"The heart knows what the mind cannot comprehend."
Faith
"To create is to participate in the divine act of existence."
Creativity
"The greatest journey is the one inward."
Life
"Mercy is the reflection of divine mercy in human hearts."
Kindness
"Success is measured not by what you gain, but by what you transcend."
Success
"The universe is a book written in the language of mathematics and love."
Science
"Happiness dwells not in possession, but in liberation from desire."
Happiness
"A true friend is a mirror reflecting your highest self."
Friendship
"The soul speaks in images; the mind speaks in words."
Philosophy
"Imagination is the first step toward creation."
Imagination
"In darkness, the light of truth shines brightest."
Truth
"The body is a temporary vessel; the soul is eternal."
Death
"Work done with love is worship in disguise."
Work
"Gratitude is the key that unlocks abundance."
Gratitude
"The present moment is the only reality; past and future are dreams."
Time
"Strength is found in vulnerability, not invulnerability."
Strength