Frithjof Schuon Archive

“To give is more blessed than to receive.”What do these words of Scripture tell us?That in magnanimity — and man is free — The giver surpasses himself.

The greatest ones, those who are unforgettable,Are the ones who give. But the good man,Who faithfully accomplishes what for him is a duty and a path,Is also a giver — he is so in the way that he can.

I have for long wished to end this book —I could not do so; I had to write more poems.But this time my pen lies down of itself,For there are other preoccupations, other duties;Be that as it may, whatever we may wish to do:Let us follow the call of the Most High —Let...

Whatever you admire in the outward worldIs prefigured, in a perfect way,In the Lord. And is also reflected within yourselves;Thus hope that God will show you even greater favor —That our soul, O Lord, be like Thy Kingdom.