Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi (Tahir Shah) Quotes
These days no one challenges us,' he said. 'And because there is no challenge, there is no reason to work hard. And with no reason to work hard, we have all become lazy.
Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi
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Go to work on an egg.
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Amy Hood
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These days no one challenges us,' he said. 'And because there is no challenge, there is no reason to work hard. And with no reason to work hard, we have all become lazy.
Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi
