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Every man is working out his destiny in his own way and nobody can be of any help except by being kind, generous, and patient.

Henry Miller

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Henry Miller
Age: 88 †
Born: 1891
Born: December 26
Died: 1980
Died: June 7
Essayist
Novelist
Painter
Writer
New York City
New York
Genri Miller
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