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“For me, if somebody tells me to go away, that is an opportunity for me to give them a better life. And that's an opportunity for me to know and realize where not to be. It's an opportunity for me to see what could be better than being with that person I love.”

Quote by Byron Katie

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Byron Katie, born Kathryn E.惠特克, is an American author and thinker known for her psychological and philosophical practice, 'The Work'. She was born on December 6, 1942, and is renowned for her simple yet effective method of identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Katie's work has helped thousands of people and has had a profound impact globally. more

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