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““Whereas the logical mode of thought can only manipulate the world view of given paradigm, intuition can inspire genuine creativity, since it is not shackled by the nagging analytical mind, which often serves only to intimidate imaginative thought.””

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“The right pace, neither slow nor fast, cannot get into the hand unless it comes from the heart.”

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“Extinguish desire and suffering goes with it.”

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