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The fact that you see a manifold world with different times, places and conditions -this exists only because of a lack of humility.

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
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