“And there are many people, both Moslem and Christian, who have a good grasp of each others0 conceptions of surrender to God an other principles. But the widespread existence of bias, misinformation and lack of knowledge (…) militate against the effectiveness of dialogue, (…) by the most subtle and one of the most effective of instruments, the subconscious, almost the subliminal, introduction of hostility.”

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About Idries Shah

Idries Shah was a British writer and scholar of Sufi thought. He translated and adapted Sufi texts into accessible English, emphasizing practical wisdom and the universal relevance of mystical traditions. His work bridges Eastern philosophy and Western inquiry, offering perspectives on human behavior and consciousness.

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