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Idries Shah Quotes: The impatient man is his own enemy; he slams the door on his own progress.
         

The impatient man is his own enemy; he slams the door on his own progress.


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This page presents the quote "The impatient man is his own enemy; he slams the door on his own progress.". Author of this quote is Idries Shah. This quote is about men, doors, enemy, impatient, progress,.