Frithjof Schuon Archive

Contradiction often lies in the nature of things —We live on the edge of a sword.Thou canst not change the many-sidedness of existence —Our home is in a variety of countries.See how people contradict themselves,And how, well-meaning, they break their heads —No longer...

If a conqueror treats the vanquishedToo harshly, he will be called a villain;If he treats them too leniently, he will be called a traitorIn his homeland, and put on trial.How should one act as a conqueror?God knows. Happy the man who has no homeland.Thou mayest...

If thou art in a difficult situation,Then thou also knowest: it cannot last forever.The faith that dwells deep within thy heart,Breaks down unwanted walls in the soul.Faith — or God’s presence:Liberation awaits us in our heart.

Meadows and forests — our world is green;What does this color mean?Blue is contemplativity and yellow is joy —Green is the world since the sun began to shine.The same with the soul: it is made of deep contemplationAnd of heart’s joy — of trust in God.Islam says: green...