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Osho Quotes on Human Nature

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True humanity lies in the spontaneity of the moment; when you are fully present, you become unpredictable, free from the chains of past conditioning.

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Man is not complex but mysterious; to truly know him, one must embrace the childlike innocence of experience rather than the confines of intellect.

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Humanity is not inherently good or evil; we are born as a blank slate, and it is through nurturing our innate innocence that true grace and culture can flourish.

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To call men 'monkeys' is not an insult but a reminder of our potential; we can either descend into violence and imitation or rise to the heights of consciousness and celebration.

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