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Philosophy Quote by Abdul Sattar Edhi

“Any philosopher, any international economist may talk to me about the methods I have introduced and the thoughts behind them. Illiteracy is a disability only for those who lived their lives walking and talking while their minds slept.” quote by Abdul Sattar Edhi — Download Open image

““Any philosopher, any international economist may talk to me about the methods I have introduced and the thoughts behind them. Illiteracy is a disability only for those who lived their lives walking and talking while their minds slept.””

Abdul Sattar Edhi

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