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Obviously, following my convictions has come at a personal price, but they are important enough that I have been willing to endure the abuse.

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
Buddhism
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Following
Rama
Personal
Convictions
Willing
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Enough
Obviously
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