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Love is always open arms. If you close your arms about love you will find that you are left holding only yourself.

Leo Buscaglia

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Leo Buscaglia
Age: 74 †
Born: 1924
Born: March 31
Died: 1998
Died: June 12
Author
Novelist
Teacher
University Teacher
Writer
LA
California
Felice Leonardo Buscaglia
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Positivity
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Romantic
Love
Romance
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Arms

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