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Metaphysical thinking will always no doubt be a strong element in her mentality, and it is to be hoped that she will never lose her great, her sovereign powers in that direction.

Sri Aurobindo

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Sri Aurobindo
Age: 78 †
Born: 1872
Born: August 15
Died: 1950
Died: December 5
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