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“Knowledge is not gained, it is there all the time. It is the "veils" which have to be dissolved in the mind.” quote by Idries Shah
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“Knowledge is not gained, it is there all the time. It is the "veils" which have to be dissolved in the mind.”

Idries Shah

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Knowledge is ever‑present; mental barriers hide it, and dissolving those barriers reveals what already exists.

In simple terms: The truth is always there, hidden by our mind.

Key Takeaway

Identify and release mental filters.

Themes

wisdom self‑realization perception

Mood

introspective curious

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • learning
  • therapy
  • spiritual practice
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

epistemology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What mental filters limit your understanding?
  • How can you safely dissolve them?
A Different Perspective

Some “veils” may be protective or culturally important.

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