Everything that deceives does so by casting a spell.

All things are filled full of signs, and it is a wise man who can learn about one thing from another.

The fear of the Lord is true wisdom, and he who hath it not can in no way penetrate the true secrets of magic.

The Mughal’s nature is such that they demand miracles, but if a miracle were to be performed by some upright follower of our religion, they would say that it had been brought about by magic and sorcery. They would strike him down with spears or would stone him to death.

Any serious attempt to do anything worthwhile is ritualistic.

The fact is certain because it is impossible.

Men willingly believe what they wish.

The subconscious is ceaselessly murmuring, and it is by listening to these murmurs that one hears the truth.

Appearances often are deceiving.

Egypt was the mother of magicians.

Have you ever, looking up, seen a cloud like to a centaur, a leopard, a wolf, or a bull?

One thing alone not even God can do: to make undone whatever has been done.

Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear.