Chungliang Al Huang Quotes

Many people treat their bodies as if they were rented from Hertz - something they are using to get around in but nothing they genuinely care about understanding.

Chungliang Al Huang

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• Many people treat their bodies as if they were rented from Hertz - something they are using to get around in but nothing they genuinely care about understanding.

  

  Chungliang Al Huang
  • People
  • Understanding
  • Care