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No. The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness.

Amish Tripathi

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Amish Tripathi
Age: 49
Born: 1974
Born: October 18
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Bombay
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Happiness
Simple
Understand
Experience
True
Truth
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Journey

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