The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end - you don't come to an achievement, you don't come to a conclusion. It is an endless river.
Jiddu KrishnamurtiAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: indian
- Born: May 12, 1895
- Died: February 17, 1986
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