Confusion Quote by Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas

“To know how to put what knowledge in which place is wisdom (hikmah). Otherwise, knowledge without order and seeking it without discipline does lead to confusion and hence to injustice to one's self.” quote by Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas — Download Open image

“To know how to put what knowledge in which place is wisdom (hikmah). Otherwise, knowledge without order and seeking it without discipline does lead to confusion and hence to injustice to one's self.”

Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas

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