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Did you ever sit quietly with your back straight, not moving, just only cherishing the beauty of silence?

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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Moving
Back
Ever
Cherishing
Quietly
Cherish
Straight
Silence
Beauty

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