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Before enlightenment, I used to be depressed after enlightenment, I continue to be depressed.

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
Writer
Bombay
Depressed
Enlightenment
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the greatest learning of the ages lies in accepting life exactly as it comes to us.
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If you don't look at things through your concepts, you'll never be bored. Every single thing is unique.
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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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A disciple, in his reverence for the Master, looked upon him as God incarnate. Tell me, O Master, he said, why you have come into this world. To teach fools like you to stop wasting their time worshiping Masters.
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We're crazy, We're living on crazy ideas about love, about relationships, about happiness, about joy, about everything.
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The poor think they will be happy when they become rich. The rich think they will be happy when they are rid of their ulcers.
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