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I don't think pain is a prerequisite for growth, but on the other hand, most of us choose very painful ways to learn.

Marianne Williamson

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Marianne Williamson
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 8
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Houston
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Marianne Deborah Williamson
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