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When you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, you’re giving it power.

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
Theologian
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Bombay
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Forever
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