There is little mysticism without an element of transcendence, and conversely, there is no transcendence without a certain degree of egocentrism. (Jean Piaget)

There is little mysticism without an element of transcendence, and conversely, there is no transcendence without a certain degree of egocentrism.

Jean Piaget

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