"The ostentatious man purposely acts in such a way as to win popularity, while the Malàmatí purposely acts in such a way that the people reject him. Both have their thoughts fixed on mankind and do not pass beyond that sphere."

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“The universe is an abode of Divine mysteries, which are deposited in created things.”

“Whosoever refrains his soul from lust, verily Paradise shall be his abode.”

“God alone can help a man to do good deeds.”

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“Every good and evil that happens to man is decreed by God.”

“The people are occupied with following their lusts and have turned their back on the path of spiritualism.”

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