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Its not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong.

Jon Krakauer

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Jon Krakauer
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 12
Explorer
Journalist
Mountaineer
Writer
Brookline
Massachusetts
Strength
Strong
Inspirational
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Feels
Always
Inspiring
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Courage

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