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“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
AWAlan Watts
Nature, Man and Woman
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Alan Watts
1915-1973 · British-American

British philosopher who interpreted Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. His lectures and books made Zen accessible to millions.

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