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True intelligence is not limited by knowledge or experience from "summary" of The Awakening of Intelligence by J. KRISHNAMURTI
Intelligence is often equated with knowledge and experience, but true intelligence goes beyond these limitations. The mind that is filled with knowledge and experiences is like a closed book, unable to see beyond its own boundaries. It is important to understand that knowledge is always limited and can never encompass the totality of existence. True intelligence is the ability to see things as they are, without the filter of past conditioning or preconceived ideas. It is the capacity to perceive the truth directly, without the interference of thought. This kind of intelligence is not dependent on memory or past experiences; it operates in the present moment, in direct communion with what is. Knowledge and experience can be useful tools, but they can also be hindrances to true intelligence. When the mind is burdened with accumulated knowledge, it becomes rigid and closed to new possibilities. Similarly,...
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