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We have seen from experience that, if we are in the habit of walking regularly on the same road, we are able to think about other things while walking, without paying attention to our steps.

Vinoba Bhave

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Vinoba Bhave
Age: 87 †
Born: 1895
Born: September 11
Died: 1982
Died: November 15
Educator
Human Rights Activist
Philosopher
Politician
Writer
Brooklyn
New York
Vinayak Narahari Bhave
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