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To those who seek to protect their ego true Peace brings only disturbance.

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
Disturbance
Ego
Brings
Seek
Protect
Peace
True

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