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A story without context is like a diamond without a mounting. The stone may be beautiful lying loose on a table, but when it is carefully mounted in the right setting it can dazzle you with its brilliance and sparkling beauty.

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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