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Peaceful warriors have the patience to wait until the mud settles and the water clears. They remain unmoving until the right time, so the right action arises by itself. They do not seek fulfillment, but wait with open arms to welcome all things.

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