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G.I. Gurdjieff Quotes: Live a life of friction. Let yourself be disturbed as much as possible, but observe.
         

Live a life of friction. Let yourself be disturbed as much as possible, but observe.


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Live a life of friction. Let yourself be disturbed as much as possible, but observe.
         



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