Story 41

  A company of vagabonds met a dervish, spoke insulting words to

him, struck him and otherwise molested him; whereon he complained to

his superior and explained the case. The pir replied: 'My son, the

patched frock of dervishes is the garment of resignation and who,

wearing it, cannot bear injuries is a pretender not entitled to the

frock.'

        A large river will not become turbid from stones.

        The Arif who feels aggrieved is shallow water yet.

  If he injures thee, bear it

  Because pardon will purify thee from sin.

  O brother, as the end is dust, be dust before thou art

    turned into dust.