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To follow implies not only the denying of one's own clarity, investigation, integrity and honesty, but it also implies that your motive in following is reward.

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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