“The quality of our life
depends on the quality
of the seeds
that lie deep in our consciousness.”

—  Thich Nhat Hanh

Understanding Our Mind (2006) Parallax Press ISBN 978-81-7223-796-7

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Religious leader and peace activist 1926

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