Frithjof Schuon Archive

The noble man wishes to fulfill his duty —He lives in God, he is “twice born.”Not so the fool — whoever wants pleasureOnly for pleasure’s sake, has lost himself.For if thou wishest to live, then breathe God’s Will.

It is wicked to steal a divine right —See how Prometheus had to suffer for this.Right is to become what the Self requires —What It forever knew within thy heart.

Thou needst not ponder over this, O man, —For what must be, will be.May the Lord pour for thee the wine of Truth —Then canst thou relinquish the burden of vain brooding.

Even if I am weak, I cannot be lost,For God within me cannot perish.So despite everything, I remain upright —Even though the world should disappear, I know not when.