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“I am dead because I have no desire, I have no desire because I think I possess, I think I possess because I do not try to give; Trying to give, we see that we have nothing; Seeing that we have nothing, we try to give ourselves, Trying to give ourselves, we see that we are nothing, Seeing that we are nothing, we desire to become, Desiring to become, we live.”

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Rene Daumal
Rene Daumal

Rene Daumal was a French writer known for his works of surrealism and mysticism. His life was filled with exploration and adventure, with a deep interest in philosophy and religion. more

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