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Quote by G. I. Gurdjieff

“In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him.”

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G. I. Gurdjieff

Georgi Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a Russian mystic and philosopher, passed away on October 29, 1949. He is known for his unique teaching methods and exploration of human potential. more

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