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A library is a hospital for the mind.” - Anonymous

Alvin Toffler

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Alvin Toffler
Age: 87 †
Born: 1928
Born: October 4
Died: 2016
Died: June 27
Futures Studies
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The first rule of survival is clear: Nothing is more dangerous than yesterday's success.
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Technology feeds on itself. Technology makes more technology possible.
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