The one great art is that of making a complete human being of oneself.
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About G.I. Gurdjieff
G.I. Gurdjieff was a 20th-century Russian empire mystic and writer (c. 1866–1877 – 1949). George Ivanovich Gurdjieff was a philosopher, mystic, spiritual teacher, composer, and movements teacher. Born in the Russian Empire, he briefly became a citizen of the First Republic of Armenia after its formation in 1918, but fled the impending Red Army invasion of Armenia in 1920, which rendered him stateless. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Art — Creativity, expression, and the role of art in society
- Education — The importance of teaching, learning, and intellectual curiosity
- Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality
- Wisdom — Timeless insights drawn from experience and reflection