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Most human behavior is nothing other than the avoidance of pain and the pursuit of pleasure.

Deepak Chopra

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Deepak Chopra
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 22
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Motivational Speaker
Physician
Writer
New Delhi district
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