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Wisdom, Happiness, and Courage are not waiting somewhere out beyond sight at the end of a straight line they're part of a continuous cycle that begins right here. They're not only the ending, but the beginning as well.

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Benjamin Hoff
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 1
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