Idries Shah Quotes
Anyone can see that an ass laden with books remains a donkey. A human being laden with the undigested results of a tussle with thoughts and books, however, still passes for wise.
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The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line.
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It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.
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Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
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I often get mistaken for Dumbledore. One wizard is very much like another.
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Dancing is the last sport with no sponsor.
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For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.
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I shall have a beautiful dream tonight. I also wish everyone to have a beautiful dream.
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Peruvian food is so simple yet amazingly flavored with their traditional spices.
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The universe will put signposts in your life. You can either ignore them or embrace them. You can choose and wish for all the things you want, but the things that are coming to you, you will never be able to hide from and the things that you want so bad that are not supposed to be for you for whatever reason, they'll never come to you.
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I make sure I eat well without depriving myself of the things that I love: a cheeseburger and fries, creamy white-truffle pasta, bowls of ice cream. Everything in moderation, but I indulge at least three times a week.
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Democracy is our commitment. It is our great legacy, a legacy we simply cannot compromise. Democracy is in our DNA.
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I love children. I just don't know if I'm ready to have kids. I feel like I have more time. Kids are cute, you know? They need a lot of help - that's the thing.
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Weapons are an important factor in war, but not the decisive one; it is man and not materials that counts.
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In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.
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Vegetarians are cool. All I eat are vegetarians - except for the occasional mountain lion steak.
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The longer you're on a show like 'SNL,' the less frequent the Google alerts become.
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These are moments in your life to be cherished; they don't come around that often. To be flying around in a 'Game of Thrones' jet, to be greeted by massive enthusiasts.
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I do periodically ride a bus with my kids.
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Sex education is legitimate in that girls cannot be taught soon enough how children don't come into the world.
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The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage.
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Whoever yields properly to Fate, is deemed Wise among men, and knows the laws of heaven.
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I like art because there are no wrong answers. It's all about how you see the world. So you can be completely yourself -Salma
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Anyone can see that an ass laden with books remains a donkey. A human being laden with the undigested results of a tussle with thoughts and books, however, still passes for wise.
