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This truth I firmly hold, all evidence to the contrary notwithstanding my life has been a gift, a blessing to the world.

Anthony de Mello

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Anthony de Mello
Age: 55 †
Born: 1931
Born: September 4
Died: 1987
Died: June 2
Philosopher
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Psychologist
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