Sunday, June 08, 2008

silence

Speech is a great blessing conferred on man by God, thereby distinguishing him from all other creatures. But speech like wine intoxicates the mind. Thus the Prophet said: "He who keeps silent shall be saved." For in silence are concealed many spiritual blessings and in speech many evils.

-Al-Hujwiri, "The Kashf al-Mahjub"

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