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Idries Shah, Caravan of Dreams Quotes: Take the straight path, even if it is long: marry no widow, even if she is a houri.
         

Take the straight path, even if it is long: marry no widow, even if she is a houri.


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Take the straight path, even if it is long: marry no widow, even if she is a houri.
         



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