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Philosopher

Muhammad Iqbal, born on November 9, 1877, and died on April 21, 1938, was one of the most prominent philosophers of the Indian subcontinent in the 20th century. Known as the 'Poet Philosopher', his thoughts had a profound impact on the Islamic revival movement in the Indian subcontinent.

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Famous Muhammad Iqbal Quotes

“The ultimate aim of the ego is not to see something, but to be something.”

Inspirational Motivational Ego Ultimate Aim Ego Problem

Book:Stories and Biographies from Iqbal

Source: Stories and Biographies from Iqbal

“A wrong concept misleads the understanding; a wrong deed degrades the whole man, and may eventually demolish the structure of the human ego.”

Men Humans May Whole Understanding Ego Concepts Structure Deeds Mislead Aggravation Degrade Demolish

Author:Muhammad Iqbal

“The Ego is partly free. partly determined, and reaches fuller freedom by approaching the Individual who is most free: God.”

Individual Ego Determined

Book:The Secrets of the Self

Source: The Secrets of the Self

“Sexual self-restraint was only a preliminary stage in the ego's evolution.”

Self Stage Evolution Ego Restraint Self Restraint

Author:Muhammad Iqbal

“The ultimate purpose of religious life is to make this evolution move in a direction far more important to the destiny of the ego than the moral health of the social fabric which forms his present environment.”

Important Moving Form Life Is Purpose Social Religious Moral Destiny Environment Evolution Ego Ultimate Fabric Religious Life

Book:Stories and Biographies from Iqbal

Source: Stories and Biographies from Iqbal

About the Author

Born: November 9, 1877
Died: April 21, 1938
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 92

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