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A man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his suffering.
George Gurdjieff
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About George Gurdjieff

George Gurdjieff was a Philosopher from Russian Empire (1866–1949).

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Who said "A man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his sufferin…"?
This quote is attributed to George Gurdjieff, a Philosopher from Russian Empire.
When did George Gurdjieff live?
George Gurdjieff lived from 1866 – 1949.