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The quality of your moments produces the quality of your life. So, as thoughts come and go and the waves of mind rush on, Carpe punctum-Seize this moment. It deserves your full attention, for it will not pass your way again.

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Dan Millman
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 22
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Daniel Jay Millman
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