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Norman Cousins Quotes: Although a man may have no jurisdiction over the fact of his existence, he can hold supreme command over the meaning of existence for him.
         

Although a man may have no jurisdiction over the fact of his existence, he can hold supreme command over the meaning of existence for him.


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