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Sri Aurobindo Quotes: True knowledge is not attained by thinking. It is what you are; it is what you become.
         

True knowledge is not attained by thinking. It is what you are; it is what you become.


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Each victory gained over oneself means new strength to gain more victories.

Each victory gained over oneself means new strength to gain more victories.



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The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught.



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The Divine Truth is greater than any religion or creed or scripture or idea or philosophy.



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One who loves God finds the object of his love everywhere.



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