It is usually unbearably painful to read a book by an author who knows way less than you do, unless the book is a novel.
Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.
(imp. & p. p.) of Cultivate
Hizb ut-Tahrir spearheaded the radicalization of the 1990s and cultivated an atmosphere of anger.
Friendship is something that is cultivated.