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“The technological age we're in now is the perfect forum for constant misdirection and constant distraction. I ultimately think it's a war to keep people from realizing the true nature of themselves and the true nature of life. All the things people are in pursuit of now, in 2014, are total illusions. It just destroys people's happiness.”

Quote by Mark McGwire

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Mark McGwire, born on October 1, 1963, is an American professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball and is renowned for his powerful hitting and for breaking baseball records. more

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