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The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true.

Alexander Payne

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Alexander Payne
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 10
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Forgiving yourself may be for many people, at least for myself, extremely difficult. And then in a larger context, I will say that I'm constantly astonished by those who pray daily, Forgive me my sins as I forgive those who sin against me, and beat very loudly the war drum.
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