Idries Shah Quotes

When the ignorant have become numerous or powerful enough, they have been referred to by a special name. This names is 'the Wise'.

Idries Shah

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• When the ignorant have become numerous or powerful enough, they have been referred to by a special name. This names is 'the Wise'.

  

  Idries Shah
  • Powerful
  • Wise
  • Ignorant