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Quote by Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

“Once a sage asked why scholars always flock to the doors of the rich, whilst the rich are not inclined to call at the doors of scholars. ‘The scholars‘ he answered , ‘are well aware of the use of money, but the rich are ignorant of the nobility of science.’”

Quote by Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

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Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and history. He is considered one of the greatest scholars of the Islamic Golden Age. more

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