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I asked myself, 'Am I going to withdraw from the world, like most people do, or am I going to live?' I decided I am going to live - or at least try to live - the way I want, with dignity, with courage, with humor, with composure.

Mitch Albom

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Mitch Albom
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: May 23
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He did not know that the child who had asked for yesterday was now seeking to own tomorrow.
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The most important elements of faith [are] believing in something bigger than yourself, taking care of those less fortunate than you.
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