A Quote by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Problems are not solved on the level of problems. Analyzing a problem to find its solution is like trying to restore freshness to a leaf by treating the leaf itself, whereas the solution lies in watering the root.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian - Philosopher
January 12, 1917 - February 5, 2008

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