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We've all had our moments of weakness, and if we manage to get through today without any, we'll be sure to have some tomorrow.

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Jose Saramago
Age: 87 †
Born: 1922
Born: November 16
Died: 2010
Died: June 18
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Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico
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