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You cannot be lonely if you like the person you’re alone with.

By Wayne Dyer
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Wayne Dyer, EdD, (1940–2015) was an American counselor, psychology professor, and popular author of self-help and spiritual books, focusing on positive thinking, self-actualization, life balance, and self-reliance. His first book, Your Erroneous Zones, was published in 1976 and is one of the bestselling books of all time.

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