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“I have become so accustomed to think "scientifically" that I am afraid even to imagine that there may be something else beyond the outer covering of life. I feel like a man condemned to death, whose companions have been hanged and who has already become reconciled to the thought that the same fate awaits him.”

Quote by P.D. Ouspensky

Book:A New Model of the Universe

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A New Model of the Universe

This book delves into the latest scientific theories and observations that challenge traditional understandings of the universe, including the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and the expansion of the cosmos. more

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P.D. Ouspensky was a Russian philosopher, psychologist, and writer, known for his studies in mysticism and self-development. His works have had a profound impact on modern psychology and philosophy. more

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