Words of Wisdom — February 5, 2014

James Dean on Living

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.”- James Dean

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“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.”
– James Dean (born on this date in 1931)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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