“People think that they think things, and they also think that they know things. They could usefully give some attention to the question of whether they know what they think and know what they think they know.”

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.