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" Stages
First I thought that a Teacher must be right in all things.
Then I imagined that my teacher was wrong in many things.
Then I realised what was right and what was wrong.
What was wrong was to remain in either of the first two stages.
What was right was to convey this to everyone.

(Ardabili) "

Idries Shah , Wisdom of the Idiots


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Idries Shah quote : Stages<br />First I thought that a Teacher must be right in all things. <br />Then I imagined that my teacher was wrong in many things. <br />Then I realised what was right and what was wrong.<br />What was wrong was to remain in either of the first two stages. <br />What was right was to convey this to everyone.<br /><br />(Ardabili)