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“If I'm honest with myself, I think it's probably true I have learned more in my life through pain than through joy. But hopefully that's changing.”

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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