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Each day try and go through the day with an attitude of being a servant to the world. You'll benefit the most - and the way will be joyous.

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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World
Karma
Servant
Benefit
Yoga
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