Bishr the Barefoot

"Fear of God is king that dwells only in the heart of a pious one."

"Renunciation is a king who does not dwell anywhere but in an emptied heart."

"The best station is that of firm belief in patience through poverty until the grave."

"Tree jobs are very difficult to perform: generosity in poverty; truthfulness in the state of fear; piety in solitude."

"Let one who desires a taste of freedom and deliverance from bondage purify the secret between himself and God Most High."

"I would never like to sit in the company of the world lings nor did they like to sit in my companionship."

"Sorrow is a king who, when he dwells in a place, does not consent to have anyone dwelled there with him."

"God has not given to mankind more gracious gift than patience and gnosis ."