“If you forsake a path, it is because you were hoping for conviction from it. You seek conviction, not self-knowledge.”
Book:Thinkers of the East
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Thinkers of the East
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Idries Shah
Idries Shah was a renowned author known for his dissemination of Eastern philosophy and wisdom. His works blend Sufism, Eastern mysticism, and Western philosophy, aiming to promote human wisdom and inner growth. Shah's books include 'The Sufi Path of Love' and 'The Power of Silence'. more
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