“Thought nourishes, sustains and gives continuity to fear and pleasure.”
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) Indian spiritual philosopher
3rd Public Talk, Bombay (Mumbai), India (14 February 1971)
1970s
“That fear which gives birth to thoughts, and the fear of thoughts…”
The Book of Delusions (1936)
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Pema Chödron (1936) American philosopher
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Giuseppe Mazzini (1805–1872) Italian patriot, politician and philosopher
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William Wordsworth (1770–1850) English Romantic poet
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