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Perception not only defines existence but it creates existence. It gives it form. Without perception there is no existence.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
Author
Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
Buddhism
Perception
Awareness
Gives
Existence
Form
Without
Defines
Giving
Creates

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