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I had been anxious and depressed for years and suddenly I was deeply at peace.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Years
Depressed
Anxious
Deeply
Suddenly
Peace

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