Paraphrased: The way of al-Junayd includes among other things abstaining constantly from resisting God Most High in whatever happens to one, whether good or bad. . . .
I'm abstaining from romance and the discussion of romance.
Abstaining is favorable both to the head and the pocket.
An artist needs knowledge and the power of observation only so that he can tell from what he is abstaining, and to be sure that his abstention will not appear artificial or false.
I'm the worst ad anyone could possibly be for abstaining from anything.
