The further we move forward the more exhaust we leave behind us. 

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The Buddha does not laugh out of ignorance of the pain and suffering in the world, but rather in spite of it. 

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Beware of propaganda from everyone and coming from everywhere. As a best practice you may want to “trust no one.” 

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