Pearl Of Wisdom. Farid Ud Din Atar.

 " PEARL OF WISDOM .... 

A young man came to Junaid and wished to 

become his student. 

He said, " You have been recommended as an 

expert on pearls ( of wisdom ). 

Please give me one, or sell it to me. 

'Junaid replied' , you could not afford the price

if I gave you one for nothing, 

.... you will not realize its value. You must do as 

I have done. 

Dive into the Sea and wait patiently until you 

obtain your pearl. " 

- Farid ud- Din Attar 

Translation of Farid U Din Attar Into English.