Words of Wisdom — January 28, 2014

Swedenborg on the Self

“The inner self is as distinct from the outer self as heaven is from earth.” ― Emanuel Swedenborg (born on this date in 1688)

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“The inner self is as distinct from the outer self as heaven is from earth.”
― Emanuel Swedenborg (born on this date in 1688)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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