The more wakeful a man is to the things which surround him, the more asleep is he, and his waking is worse than his sleep. by Idries Shah

Idries Shah: Life, Legacy, and Inspiration

Idries Shah, a renowned figure known for their contributions to Asleep, Awareness, Knowledge, has inspired countless individuals with their wisdom. The quote 'The more wakeful a man is to the things which surround him, the more asleep is he, and his waking is worse than his sleep.' emphasizes the importance of Sufis in our journey toward personal growth and self-discovery. Explore related topics, similar quotes, and more inspirational content on this page.

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Careful preparation is necessary before people can perceive something which is there all the time.

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Sufism is, in fact, not a mystical system, not a religion, but a body of knowledge.

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Awareness about lack of knowledge is the most useful knowledge.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.
As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: The large majority of people are asleep and do not wish to wake up.
The large majority of people are asleep and do not wish to wake up.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: To know yourself, you must first sacrifice the illusion that already you do.
To know yourself, you must first sacrifice the illusion that already you do.

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The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

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Without self-awareness, we are as babies in the cradles.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Self-awareness is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.

Daniel Goleman

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Self-awareness is a supreme gift, a treasure as precious as life.
Self-awareness is a supreme gift, a treasure as precious as life.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Proverbs and truisms are for this reason dangerous, because they produce blindness or non-thought.
Proverbs and truisms are for this reason dangerous, because they produce blindness or non-thought.

Idries Shah

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Generosity is also marked by doing what one says one will do.
Generosity is also marked by doing what one says one will do.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Better to quarrel with a friend than to support enemies.
Better to quarrel with a friend than to support enemies.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: You fear tomorrow: yet yesterday is just as dangerous.
You fear tomorrow: yet yesterday is just as dangerous.

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I know you're tired but come, this is the way.

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True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.
The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.
Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement.

Baltasar Gracian

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.
Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

Baltasar Gracian

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.

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Quote by Albert Einstein: Know yourself and you will win all battles.
Know yourself and you will win all battles.

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Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

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To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do.

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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.

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