One of the sheikhs of Syria, being asked on the true state of the Sufis, replied: "In former times they were a tribe in the world, apparently distressed, but in reality contented whereas today they are people outwardly satisfied but inwardly discontented." <br /> <br /> If my heart roams away from thee every hour, <br /> Thou wilt find no tranquillity in solitude <br /> But if thou possessest property, dignity, fields and wares, <br /> If thy heart be with God, thou wilt be a recluse.<br /><br />Saadi Shirazi<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ch-02-the-morals-of-dervishes-story-25/
