Beyond Thought...

210. Whose being neither intellect nor reason knows – this is the Eternal, THAT THOU ART.

211. Freedom is won by a perception of the Self's oneness with the Eternal, and not by the doctrines of Union or of Numbers, nor by rites and sciences.

212. An eloquent voice, a stream of words, skill in explaining the teaching, and the learning of the learned; these bring enjoyment but not freedom.

213. Through information, digging, and casting aside the stones, a treasure may be found, but not by calling it to come forth.


The above Sri Sankara quotes are from the book:
The Seven Steps to Awakening