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The part we create from can't be touched by anything our parents did, or society did. That part is unsullied, uncorrupted soundproof, waterproof, and bulletproof. In fact, the more troubles we've got, the better and richer that part becomes.

Steven Pressfield

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Steven Pressfield
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: September 1
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