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The biggest tragedy I had was the loss of my daughter from neuromuscular disease in 2000, at age 46.
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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Knowledge is the most democratic source of power.
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Knowledge is knowing... or knowing where to find out.
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Freedom of expression is no longer a political nicety, but a precondition for economic competitiveness.
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