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“It is only when a man tames his own demons that he becomes the king of himself if not of the world.”

Quote by Joseph Campbell

Book:The Hero with a Thousand Faces

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The Hero with a Thousand Faces

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Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell was an American writer, scholar, and mythologist, renowned for his studies of world mythology. His work, 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces', has had a profound impact on modern culture, widely used in literature, film, and psychology fields. more

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