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There is nothing new to gain. On the other hand a man must lose his ignorance. That is all.

Ramana Maharshi

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Ramana Maharshi
Age: 70 †
Born: 1879
Born: December 31
Died: 1950
Died: April 14
Philosopher
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Men
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Hand
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Nothing
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