Famous quote by Michael Milken

For those of us who have lost loved ones in their prime - as I did when my father and other relatives succumbed - even o

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"For those of us who have lost loved ones in their prime - as I did when my father and other relatives succumbed - even one of those years would have been a precious gift"

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This quote by Michael Milken speaks with the pain of losing a loved one in their prime. He speaks of his own experience of losing his daddy and other relatives, and how he would have valued even one more year with them. He acknowledges the pain of losing someone so young and how it can leave a lasting effect on those left. He emphasizes the value of valuing the time we have actually with our liked ones, as it can be removed in an immediate. His words are a pointer to all of us to value the time we have with our family and friends, and to maximize it. His words are a convenience to those who have actually experienced the very same loss, and a tip to us all to value the time we have with our loved ones.

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This quote is from Michael Milken somewhere between July 4, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Criminal from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.
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