Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

5 quotes in 11 categories

These five passages pull from Elif Shafak’s Forty Rules of Love, each one a distilled moment that hints at the larger work’s spirit. They serve as a handy primer for anyone wanting a taste of her poetic insight.

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Quotes by Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

“Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things may seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all…

Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Life

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“You can study God through everything and everyone in the universe, because God is not confined in a mosque, synagogue or church.…

Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Study

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“The Path to the Truth is a labour of the heart, not of the head. Make your heart your primary guide. Not…

Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Higher self

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“How we see God is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves. If God brings to mind mostly fear and blame,…

Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Fear

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“Each and every reader comprehends the Qur’an/ Bible on a different level in tandem with the depth of his understanding. There are…

Taken from The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak

Books

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