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In terms of effect on the world, it's very good that I've lived. And so I guess, if I could go back in time and prevent my birth, I wouldn't do it. But I sure wish I hadn't had so much pain.

Richard Stallman

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Richard Stallman
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: March 16
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