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Milan Kundera

Mysticism and exaggeration go together. A mystic must not fear ridicule if he is to push all the way to the limits of humility or the limits of delight.

Milan Kundera

Fear

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Milan Kundera suggests that people who seek deep spiritual experiences often express themselves in ways that seem extreme or unbelievable to others. To fully explore the deepest feelings of humility or joy, they have to accept the risk of being mocked or misunderstood.

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