Hazrat Inayat Khan Quotes
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The soul of all is one soul and the truth is one truth, under whatever religion it is hidden.
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Music is the language of the soul; and for two people of different nations or races to unite, there is no better means than music...
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Selfishness keeps man blind through life.
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A person however learned and qualified in his life's work in whom gratitude is absent, is devoid of that beauty of character which makes personality fragrant.
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I can see as clear as a daylight that the hour is coming when women will lead humanity to a higher evolution.
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There is no end to one's faults. To think of them makes one humble.
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What you are speaks louder than what you say.
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I gave up my music because I had received from it all I had to receive. To serve God one must sacrifice the dearest thing, and I sacrificed my music, the dearest thing to me.
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God is not justice. Justice is in his nature, but love is predominant. People attach such importance to actions and their results. They do not know that above action and result is a law which can consume the fire of hell, which can dominate even if the whole world were being drowned in the flood of destruction; they do not know that the power of love is greater than any other.
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The wonderful thing is that the soul already knows to some extent that there is something behind the veil, the veil of perplexity, that there is something to be sought for in the highest spheres of life, that there is some beauty to be seen, that there is Someone to be known who is knowable.
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By love, harmony and beauty you must turn the whole of life into a single vision of divine glory.
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When we pay attention to nature's music, we find that everything on the Earth contributes to its harmony.
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With love, even the rocks will open.
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The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
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The purpose of creation is beauty. Nature in all its various aspects develops towards beauty, and therefore it is plain that the purpose of life is to evolve towards beauty.
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He is thoughtful whose mind is directed by his will, whose mind fulfills his intentions, whose mind is under the control of his intention... It is not till a person has gained mastery over his mind, till he is above this activity, that he is a ruling power, a true person.
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Music is the basis of the whole creation. In reality the whole of creation is music, and what we call music is simply a miniature of the original music, which is creation itself, expressed in tone and rhythm.
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In a small affair or in a big affair, first consult yourself and find out if there is any conflict in your own being about anything you want to do. And when you find no conflict there, then feel sure that a path is already made for you. You have but to open your eyes and take a step forward, and the other step will be led by God.
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Atmosphere is a silent music. It has its effect upon the listener, exciting or peaceful, whatever it may be.
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Instead of lamenting your fate, create your world.
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To attain peace, what one has to do is to seek that rhythm which is in the depth of our being.
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According to metaphysics, fear is caused by the lack of light.
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There is no difference in the destination, the only difference is in the journey.
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If there is anything that gives kingliness to the soul, it is patience. What was the secret of the masters who have accomplished great things, who have inspired many and who have helped many souls? Their secret was patience.