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Christian Boltanski Quotes: There are very few times in creation in your life. One time is when you become an adult, one time is when your parents die, and the other time is when you are very old.
         

There are very few times in creation in your life. One time is when you become an adult, one time is when your parents die, and the other time is when you are very old.


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This page presents the quote "There are very few times in creation in your life. One time is when you become an adult, one time is when your parents die, and the other time is when you are very old.". Author of this quote is Christian Boltanski. This quote is about time, adults, life, one time, parent, creation,.