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I don't think men try to make women be like them, but I think women try to make men be like them, a lot.

Elizabeth Berg

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Elizabeth Berg
Age: 75
Born: 1948
Born: December 2
Author
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Nurse
St Paul
Minnesota
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Women
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For all it's problems and difficulties, life is mostly a wonderful experience, and it is up to each person to make the most of each day. I hope you are successful in your life, but look to the heavens and the earth and especially to other people to find your real wealth. Wherever I am, wherever you go, know that my love goes with you.
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Just one look and then I knew that all I longed for long ago was you
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I will come back as a little breeze. You will feel me on your face, and you will know that I am still listening. So you can still talk to me.
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