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Nature does not compromise a pelican is not a compromise between a crow and otter, it is just a pelican. Nature makes no compromises any inefficient products are recalled to the manufacturer!
Amory Lovins
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Amory Lovins
Age: 76
Born: 1947
Born: November 13
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Amory B. Lovins
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