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How does one transcend himself?

How does one transcend himself?

By realizing the truth of his situation, by dispelling the lie of his character, by breaking his spirit out of its condition in prison.

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you don't know what you don't know. ~ Socrates

Some ideas about individuality and crisis of life and death.

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The Philosophy Of Alan Watts

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