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The more sophisticated we become - as we pierce reality and see the void beyond - the more our sense of wonder is destroyed, along with our reasons for being.

Eric Maisel

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Eric Maisel
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 14
Author
Playwright
Psychologist
Teacher
The Bronx
New York City
Reasons
Along
Beyond
Wonder
Sense
Pierce
Reality
Sophisticated
Become
Void
Reason
Destroyed

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