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“Ein Sadhu hat mir einmal etwas Interessantes gesagt. Ich weiss nicht, ob es stimmt, aber mir kam es sinnvoll vor. Er meinte, achtundneunzig von hundert Gedanken hat man schon mal gehabt. Auch die Gedanken wiederholen sich. Deshalb kann man sie genauso gut anhalten, also ganz zum Schweigen bringen. In der Stille findet man dann vielleicht einen oder zwei Gedanken, die wirklich neu sind.”

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Book:La fine è il mio inizio
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Tiziano Terzani was an Italian journalist renowned for his extensive coverage of China. Born on September 14, 1938, in Florence, Italy, he spent over three decades in China, reporting for various Italian media outlets. Terzani's work provided valuable insights into China's political, social, and cultural landscape, earning him a reputation as a leading expert on the country. more

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