OCTOBER 1939
I should be ungrateful indeed had I forgotten the person who showed me two of the most difficult things on earth: how, by means of an inner freedom, a man can free himself from the strongest power in this world, the power of money; and how a man can live among his fellow human beings without making a single enemy.
I came to know this unique individual in a very simple way. One afternoon, in the little town where I then lived, I was taking my spaniel for a walk, when the dog began to behave strangely. He rolled frenziedly on the ground, rubbed himself against every tree, whimpered and growled incessantly.
While I was wondering what was the matter with him, I became aware that someone was walking by my side-a man of about 30, poorly dressed, collarless and hatless. A beggar, I thought, and was about to put my hand in my pocket. But the stranger smiled tranquilly at me out of clear blue eyes as though we were old friends. “He's got a tick, poor chap," he said, pointing to my dog. "Come along, we'll have it out."
He addressed me with the 'Du' which in German is employed only among people who are on intimate terms; but there was such warm friendliness in his gaze that I took no offense at his familiarity. I followed him to a park bench and sat down beside him. He called the dog with a shrill whistle.
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BOOKS
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STUDIO - Off Lamington Road by Gieve Patel
Oil on Canvas, 54 x 88 in
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FOODS THAT FIGHT DEMENTIA
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THE SNAKE CHARMERS
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Sisterhood to Last a Lifetime
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...TO DIE ON A HOCKEY RINK
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Just Sit Tight
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Allow Me to Mansplain...
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THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!)
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