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“Just like caterpillars who come into this world to undergo a process of transformation and evolve from ugly, earth-crawling creatures to majestic, magnificently colored butterflies. Humans are also born to engage in a process of gradual and perpetual transformation, aiming to progress from tiny, helpless newborns to empowered, knowledgeable, and skillful individuals.”

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Book:THE MODERN WORLD AGAINST THE HUMAN SOUL: Exploring modernity's impact on the human spirit and well-being
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