Idries ShahKnowledge cannot be attained except through humility.
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Knowledge cannot be attained except through humility. Humility is a quality that is worth having, and knowledge is a gift that should be given away freely because it makes the world a better place. Humility is required to gain knowledge because it increases your focus. It’s hard to maintain focus when your ego is in the way.
Source: A Perfumed Scorpion
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