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When the mind sees itself in the mirror of relationship, from that perception there is self-knowledge.

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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Knowledge
Spiritual
Self
Awakening
Mind
Mirror
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Mirrors
Perception
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