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The present moment holds the key to liberation. But you cannot find the present moment as long as you are your mind.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Keys
Present
Moment
Moments
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Long
Liberation
Mind
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