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The music that really turns me on is either running toward God or away from God. Both recognize the pivot, that God is at the center of the jaunt.

Edward de Bono

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Edward de Bono
Age: 88 †
Born: 1933
Born: May 19
Died: 2021
Died: June 9
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
Republic of Malta
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
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Art
Pivot
Music
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