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Man is primarily governed by passion and instinct.

Muhammad Iqbal

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Muhammad Iqbal
Age: 60 †
Born: 1877
Born: November 9
Died: 1938
Died: April 21
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Philosopher
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Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Allama Iqbal
Muhammed İkbal
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Primarily
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