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The best things in life cannot be willed into being.

— Anthony de Mello

What It Means

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Anthony de Mello

About Anthony de Mello

Anthony de Mello (4 September 1931 – 2 June 1987) was a Jesuit priest, psychotherapist and writer who became widely known for his books on spirituality.