“You know the story of 'Alice in Wonderland'. The red queen has to run faster and faster to keep still where she is. That is exactly what you are all doing. running faster and faster. But you are not moving anywhere.”

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The Courage to Stand Alone (2001)

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Indian philosopher 1918–2007

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