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True happiness is found in simple, seemingly unremarkable things.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
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Unremarkable
Seemingly
Happiness
Simple
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