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Have a healthy respect and love for yourself, but don't be taken out by your ego.

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
Love
Ego
Buddhism
Humility
Healthy
Respect
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