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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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