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Many things which are called 'secrets' are only things withheld from people until they can understand or effectively experience them.
Idries Shah
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Idries Shah
Age: 72 †
Born: 1924
Born: June 16
Died: 1996
Died: November 23
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It is not only a matter of not caring who knows - it is also a matter of knowing who cares.
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