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The appreciation of pleasure can be the anchor of humanity.

Elizabeth Gilbert

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Elizabeth Gilbert
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: July 18
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Waterbury
Connecticut
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Appreciation
Humanity
Pleasure

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