"Many spiritual teachers - in Buddhism, in Islam - have talked about first-hand experience of the world as an important part of the path to wisdom, to enlightenment"
- Bell Hooks
About this Quote
This quote by Bell Hooks speaks with the value of having a direct experience of the world in order to get wisdom and knowledge. This concept is echoed by numerous spiritual teachers in both Buddhism and Islam. By having a first-hand experience of the world, we can gain a deeper understanding of the world around us and the people in it. This understanding can help us to develop a higher sense of compassion and empathy, which can cause a more informed state of being. In addition, having a direct experience of the world can help us to acquire a much better understanding of our own beliefs and values, and how they fit into the larger context of the world. Eventually, having a direct experience of the world can help us to get a higher sense of wisdom and enlightenment.
This quote is written / told by Bell Hooks somewhere between September 25, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Critic from USA.
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