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Selfless giving is friendliness. An attitude towards life, a reverence for life. It is one of the highest of all ways.

Frederick Lenz

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Frederick Lenz
Age: 48 †
Born: 1950
Born: February 9
Died: 1998
Died: April 12
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Entrepreneur
San Diego
California
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Friendliness
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Karma
Life
Reverence
Yoga
Towards
Highest
Attitude

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