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Lists only spell out the things that can be taken away from us by moths and rust and thieves. If something is valuable, don't put it in a list. Don't even say the words.
Douglas Coupland
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Douglas Coupland
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: December 30
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I don't think anyone ever gets over anything in life they merely get used to it.
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