“the British Empire now stood at the very apex of modern civilization, and that it was the special burden of this empire… — Scott Anderson Copy Share Image
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Strictly speaking, "you" cannot become enlightened, because who you take yourself to be is like a ripple in the ocean of consciousness… — Eckhart Tolle Copy Share Image
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