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We learn that those around us are an extension of ourselves, both animate and inanimate. All things have a life and form. We learn to love them all.

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
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Around
Things
Animate
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Inanimate
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