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Stress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored.

Andrew Bernstein

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Andrew Bernstein
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: June 6
Author
Philosopher
University Teacher
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Arsenic
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Stress

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