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In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive. And at the end of life, we need others to survive. But here's the secret, in between, we need others as well.

Morrie Schwartz

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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
Life
Beginning
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Others
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Infants
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