Quote by Idries Shah

When the ignorant have become numerous or powerful enough, they have been referred to by a special name. This names is 'the Wise'.

When the ignorant have become numerous or powerful enough, t

Summary

This quote suggests that when a society is dominated by ignorance or lacks knowledge, those individuals who possess limited understanding may be mistakenly revered as wise. It implies that the abundance or authority of ignorance can lead to a distortion of perception and judgment, where being ignorant is considered a form of wisdom. It highlights the importance of intellectual discernment in society and the dangers associated with substituting true wisdom with a lack of knowledge.

By Idries Shah

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