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We're in a decaying culture now. Naturally, the young people in the culture are going to feel themselves to be products of the decay.

Jean Houston

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Jean Houston
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: May 10
Author
Philosopher
Writer
New York City
New York
People
Decay
Naturally
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Culture
Young
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Going
Decaying

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