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One day after many, many lifetimes, we get wise. We decide that the fun in life is to give.

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
Many
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Giving
Karma
Life
Decide
Yoga
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Fun
Wise
Give

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