One of the most prolific writers of his generation, Tahir Shah has published scores of books in a wide range of genres - including fiction and non-fiction, fantasy, humour, belles-lettres, research, and the humanities.

Through a life devoted to considering the societies in which we live, Shah has amassed a series of aphorisms, many of which originate from his own thinking, with others collected on his travels.

These maxims form a structure by which he lives and works, enabling him to stay on track as he travels beyond the next horizon.