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Emotions talked to you before you had words, so listen to them ... they are often more honest than the mind's remarkable ability to self deceive.

William P. Young

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William P. Young
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: May 11
Author
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William Young
William Paul Young
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Deceiving
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Talked
Self
Remarkable
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Emotions
Listen
Emotion
Honest
Ability
Deceive

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