"Abai Kunanbai-uhli as presented in this work reminds me of

George Sarton's profound observation on human history.

The author of the voluminous Introduction to the History of Science says that,

"throughout the course of history, in every period, and in almost every country,

we find a small number of saints, of great artists, of men of science."

The 'Words' of the sage Abai presented by Garifolla Yesim,

a proficient witness of Kazakh society,

demonstrate the harmonious place of the Kazakh people within the human family.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. I am sure it will capture the attention

of many observers of current history."

Abdullah Ahsan, Prof of World History & Civilizations, Malaysia International University