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The belief that consciousness extends beyond death is surely to put more belief in the permanence of self, not less. That seems to me a comfort that you're allowing yourself.
Zadie Smith
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Zadie Smith
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 27
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London
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Zadie Adeline Smith
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