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When I speak, you must not listen to the words, my dear. Listen to the Silence.

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
Speak
Must
Dear
Listen
Silence
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