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“The most disturbing and wasteful emotions in modern life, next to fright, are those which are associated with the idea of blame, directed against the self or against others.”

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Marilyn Ferguson
Marilyn Ferguson

Marilyn Ferguson was an American author known for her contributions to the fields of personal growth and self-actualization. Her book 'The Aquarian Conspiracies' had a profound impact on the personal growth movement of the late 20th century. more

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