"It is a profound truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform."

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When Marjorie Agosín speaks about truth, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of truth in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Marjorie Agosín

Marjorie Agosín was a Chilean-American writer. She won notability for her outspokenness for women's rights in Chile. The United Nations honored her for her work on human rights. The Chilean government awarded her with the Gabriela Mistral Medal of Honor for Life Achievement in 2000. She has been a recipient of the Belpré Medal. In the United States, she received the Letras de Oro, the Latino Literary Prize, and the Peabody Award, together with the United Nations Leadership Award in Human Rights.

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