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"Trying to force something is the best way to stop it from happening."

Idries Shah, Indian Author

Effortlessness, Control, Force, Natural, Resistance

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"Trying to force something is the best way to stop it from happening."

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"Trying to force something is the best way to stop it from happening."

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