The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give it all up, … - Ram Dass

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The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it. The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamed possible.

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Ram Dass (6 April 1931 – 22 December 2019), born Richard Alpert, was an American spiritual teacher and author.

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Birth Name: Richard Alpert

Also Known As: Baba Ram Dass

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