Ibn Arabi

Sufi Philosopher Andalusian-Arab 1165 – 1240

Sufi philosopher; developed concept of Unity of Being.

372 quotes

"Justice without mercy is cruelty; mercy without justice is chaos."
Justice
"The path of the wise is lit by their own inner light."
Leadership
"Art is the soul's attempt to speak what words cannot convey."
Art
"Perseverance is not stubbornness; it is faith in motion."
Perseverance
"Every heart contains infinite universes waiting to be discovered."
Hope
"The greatest teacher is the one who disappears into his teaching."
Education
"Power over others is slavery; power over oneself is freedom."
Power
"Music is mathematics made audible by the divine hand."
Music
"Death is not an ending but a return to our true home."
Death
"The seed of wisdom is planted in the soil of humility."
Wisdom
"Love is the bridge between the human and the divine."
Love
"In nature, every creature reflects an attribute of God."
Nature
"The mind that clings to certainty has closed its doors to truth."
Truth
"Happiness is not a destination but a quality of attention."
Happiness
"The warrior's greatest victory is over his own ego."
Courage
"Kindness is an investment that always yields infinite returns."
Kindness
"Technology is a tool; wisdom determines its use."
Technology
"The history of humanity is the history of the soul awakening."
History
"Inspiration comes to those who have prepared the ground within themselves."
Inspiration
"In solitude, the soul finds its truest companions."
Solitude
"The beloved dwells in the depths of your own heart."
Relationships
"Change is the only constant; embrace it as your teacher."
Change
"The path to peace passes through the acknowledgment of struggle."
Peace
"Courage is grace under pressure, virtue in the face of fear."
Courage
"Knowledge without love is like a lamp without light."
Knowledge
"The greatest adventure is the exploration of consciousness itself."
Adventure
"Money is frozen potential; use it to thaw the world's suffering."
Money
"Health is the harmony of body, mind, and spirit in unity."
Health
"Dreams are the soul's rehearsal for transformation."
Dreams
"The family is the first school of the human heart."
Family