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“With thorns in the inner world there will always be roses in the outer world, in law-able compensation.”

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G. I. Gurdjieff
G. I. Gurdjieff

Georgi Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a Russian mystic and philosopher, passed away on October 29, 1949. He is known for his unique teaching methods and exploration of human potential. more

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