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Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.
George Gurdjieff
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Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave. — George Gurdjieff

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George Gurdjieff was a Philosopher from Russian Empire (1866–1949).

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This quote is attributed to George Gurdjieff, a Philosopher from Russian Empire.
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George Gurdjieff lived from 1866 – 1949.