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Quote by Byron Katie

“We don't attach to people or to things; we attach to uninvestigated concepts that we believe to be true in the moment.”

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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