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He who does not accept and respect those who want to reject life does not truly accept and respect life itself.
Thomas Szasz
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Thomas Szasz
Age: 92 †
Born: 1920
Born: April 15
Died: 2012
Died: September 8
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Delusion: belief said to be false by someone who does not share it.
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