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You don't choose your passions your passions choose you.

Jeff Bezos

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Jeff Bezos
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 12
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If we think long term, we can accomplish things that we couldn't otherwise accomplish.
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Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy-they're given after all. Choices can be hard.
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