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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.

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
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Ulcers
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Poor
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