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 sold it, and
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."
Furiduddin Attar
as collected by James Fadiman & Robert Frager
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