Hakiki Hikmet Arayışı

I have already mentioned in the previous chapter that shortly after my father's death, I dedicated myself to the search for True Wisdom and the Mystery of the Lord. Now, in this chapter, I will briefly mention the places and countries I traveled through in my efforts to learn things that are good. I do this so it may serve as a guide and example for you, so that you do not waste your youth on petty and useless pursuits. For there is nothing more deplorable and unworthy in a man than to find himself ignorant in every situation. He who works and travels learns much; and he who does not know how to behave and manage himself when far from his native land will know even less how to do so in his own home. After my father's death, I lived for four years with my brothers and sisters, and I studied carefully how to make profitable use of the inheritance my father left me.