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The frightened walk away when love is difficult. I know that now. You have to be willing to give everything away. You have to be willing to end up with nothing. Only then will your heart be whole.
Alice Hoffman
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Alice Hoffman
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: March 16
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New York City
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