Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895–1986) Indian spiritual philosopher
Talks in Europe 1968
1970s, Second Penguin Krishnamurti Reader (1973)
“Nobody loves the light like the blind man.”
— Victor Hugo, book Les Misérables
Source: Les Misérables
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