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Once bliss becomes normal it's no longer bliss, it's just peace.

Eckhart Tolle

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Eckhart Tolle
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: February 16
Author
Philosopher
Writer
Luenen
Ulrich Leonard Tölle
Normal
Longer
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Peace
Bliss

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