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Only as we mature does affection begin to depend on achievement.

Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: December 20
Journalist
Philosopher
Publisher
Writer
City of Zurich
Alain De Botton
Affection
Achievement
Begin
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Doe
Depend
Mature

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