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“Planning to play: that's what saving for retirement is today - and it is antithetical to the nature of play, fully within the definition of work, and blissfully ignorant of the reality of death.”

Quote by John Thorn

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John Thorn, born on April 17, 1947, is a renowned American historian. He is known for his extensive research into the history of baseball, particularly for his work on the comprehensive 'Encyclopedia of Baseball'. more

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