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Falling in love with a house or a car or a pair of shoes, it was a dead end. You save your love for the things that can love you back.

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David Wong
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: January 10
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Start working on whatever you hesitate Because there is an ending to every beginning. When you make it to the end, You will realize the hesitation was a waste of time.
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