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The only way to change is by changing your understanding.

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
Changing
Understanding
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Wisdom comes to those who learn nothing, unlearn everything.
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There's nothing you can do to see — it is a gift.
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