When our beliefs are based on our own direct experience of reality and not on notions offered by others, no one can remove these beliefs from us. (Nhat Hanh)

When our beliefs are based on our own direct experience of reality and not on notions offered by others, no one can remove these beliefs from us.

Nhat Hanh

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