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The idea is to die young as late as possible.

topics: Death keywords: die, idea, late, possible , young

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Ashley Montagu

Date of birth: 1905-06-28

Date of death: 1999-11-26

Quotes number: 14

Nationality: English

Profession: Scientist

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