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At a time when unbridled greed, malignant aggression, and existence of weapons of mass destruction threatens the survival of humanity, we should seriously consider any avenue that offers some hope.

Stanislav Grof

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Stanislav Grof
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: July 1
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