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Because if you've found meaning in your life, you don't want to go back. You want to go forward.

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Morrie Schwartz
Age: 78 †
Born: 1916
Born: December 20
Died: 1995
Died: November 4
Professor
Sociologist
University Teacher
Writer
New York City
New York
Meaning
Found
Back
Life
Forward

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