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Practice Rather Than Preach. Make Of Your Life An Affirmation, Defined By Your Ideals, Not The Negation Of Others. Dare To The Level Of Your Capability Then Go Beyond To A Higher Level.

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Practice Rather Than Preach.

Alexander Haig

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Practice Rather Than Preach. Make Of Your Life An Affirmation, Defined By Your Ideals, Not The Negation Of Others. Dare To The Level Of Your Capability Then Go Beyond To A Higher Level.

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