Hazrat Inayat Khan made several sayings on this theme. A portion of this saying has been incorporated in the Sangithas.

What is a Sufi?
One who does not separate himself from others by opinion or dogma, and who realises the heart as the shrine of God.

What does he desire?
To remove the false ego and discover God within.

What does he teach?
Happiness.

What does he seek?
Illumination.

What does he give?
Love to all created things.

What does he get?
A greater power of love.

What does he find?
God.

What does he lose?
Self.