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A group needs enemies, because without enemies its identity cannot continue to be defined.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Without
Enemies
Needs
Defined
Group
Identity
Continue
Groups
Enemy
Cannot

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