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Problems exist only in the human mind.

Anthony de Mello

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Anthony de Mello
Age: 55 †
Born: 1931
Born: September 4
Died: 1987
Died: June 2
Philosopher
Priest
Psychologist
Theologian
Writer
Bombay
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Humans
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Any time you are with anyone or think of anyone you must say to yourself: I am dying and this person too is dying, attempting the while to experience the truth of the words you are saying. If every one of you agrees to practice this, bitterness will die out, harmony will arise.
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Wisdom comes to those who learn nothing, unlearn everything.
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Behold God beholding you...and smiling.
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No. An unremitting readiness to admit you may be wrong.
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Those who make no mistakes are making the biggest mistakes of all - they are attempting nothing new.
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