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“For a long time now I have trusted my dreaming self as wiser than that waking self whose head is cluttered with reason and practicalities, so busy trying to control things that he sometimes forgets that the heart has reasons that reason does not know. When I dream, I never forget to trust myself.”

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Sheldon B. Kopp

Sheldon B. Kopp was an American author recognized for his works in psychology and self-help. Born on March 29, 1929, and passing away on the same day in 1999, Kopp's writing centered on personal growth and self-improvement, providing insights and guidance to readers looking to enhance their lives. more

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