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Spiritual guidance needs guidance. It's like comparing walking on the ground and mountain climbing. Once you learn how to walk, you can walk on the ground by yourself, but if you want to climb Mount Everest, you need a guide.
Seyyed Hossein Nasr
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: April 7
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