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“It takes mystical insight to see the beauty and innocence in each other, even when that is not what we are showing to the world. That is why God is needed in intimate relationships, to move us beyond the perceptions that can so often poison love.”

Quote by Marianne Williamson

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Marianne Williamson

Marianne Williamson is an American author, spiritual leader, and political activist, born on July 8, 1952. She is recognized for her self-help books and her role in the New Age movement, focusing on personal growth, spirituality, and social issues. more

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