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To love is to recognize yourself in another.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
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Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Recognize
Spiritual
Another
Love

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