In an era of epic excess he hewed to a simple life of fresh air, physical exercise and writing.

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The pope praised Tekakwitha, whom he said lived a simple life of service.

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He's lived a simple life.

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He had to leave the life of a simple hack and risk it all in the mad scramble for millions he had long covered as a journalist.

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He has led a simple yet meaningful life that inspires you to live yours to the fullest.

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But he generally likes to keep life simple.

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Yes, just like that hat, Harry enjoyed the simple things in life, and he had incredible wanderlust for the natural world around him.

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Life was simple then, he said.

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He was pulled from the rubble, a simple act of care having saved his life.

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He says being able to keep his bipolar disorder under control has meant making simple changes to his life.

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