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Sourness and bitterness come from the interfering and unappreciative mind. Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet. That is the message of The Vinegar Tasters.

Benjamin Hoff

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