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...Choice in every form is conflict. Contradiction is inevitable in choice this contradiction, inner and outer breeds confusion and misery.

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
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Choice
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Outer
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Contradiction
Every
Confusion
Inevitable
Misery

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