Frithjof Schuon Archive

Smallness in greatness means: when a great manShows himself petty in a certain action;Greatness in smallness means: when an average man,In a fate that is his, inclines toward greatness.Caesar was great, yet he was small in his behaviorWhen Vercingetorix surrendered;A...

What is man? Firstly, he is knowledge:The light of the Spirit rends Mâyâ’s illusion.Then the nature of man is action —Blessèd the man who has found God’s Word.And then man’s nature is faith —The soul presses the grapes of salvation.Finally I would mention Identity:Man...

There are two possibilities when a man experiencesWithin himself something of creative value:Either he is inflated with a vain self-satisfaction,Or his heart is turned towards God.Man must flee from the euphoria of the ego:Either outward, or deep within himself.

Be very careful, when thou complainest —For, in God’s eyes, it could be a lack of gratitude.He hears thee, so ponder what thou sayest —The soul should be free from bitterness.If injustice or foolishness wounds thee —Do not forget all that God has given thee.