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"Whenever a human being ceases to live for themselves and begins to care about that which is greater than themselves, the personality begins to experience ecstasy, joy and spontaneous liberation. And that's found through doing, through action, through giving, through deeply embracing the human experience."
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Source: Andrew Davidson (2008). “The Gargoyle”, p.237, Canongate Books
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