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“Things are only real after one has learned to agree on their realness. What took place this evening, for instance, cannot possibly be real to you, because no one could agree with you about it. 'Do you mean that you didn't see what happened?'. Of course I did. But I don't count. I am the one who's lying to you, remember?”

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Carlos Castaneda

Carlos Castaneda, born on December 25, 1925, was a renowned author. His works primarily revolve around his encounters and dialogues with the Native American shaman Don Jose Matus, exploring themes such as human consciousness, personal growth, and supernatural phenomena. more

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