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After all, conflict arises, does it not, through the desire to be something, to be other than what is.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Age: 90 †
Born: 1895
Born: May 12
Died: 1986
Died: February 17
Philosopher
Writer
J. Krishnamurti
Krishnamurti
J Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurthy
Alsion
Something
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Ego
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Esteem
Conflict
Becoming
Desire
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