Anyone happy in this age and place Is daft or corrupt. Better to abdicate From a material and … - Roy Fuller

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We're so used to presenting ourselves and getting approval according to our achievements that it's difficult to be authentic and trust that we'll be accepted just as we are.

Roy Fuller

Anyone happy in this age and place Is daft or corrupt. Better to abdicate From a material and spiritual terrain Fit only for barbarians.

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