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When you say that I have followers, let me assure you that I do not want followers, nor would I ever encourage the idea of following.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Age: 90 †
Born: 1895
Born: May 12
Died: 1986
Died: February 17
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