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Feelings can be controlled and behavior can be controlled. The line of sin is between the feelings and the behavior. The line of prudence is between the susceptibility and the feelings.

Dallin H. Oaks

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Dallin H. Oaks
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: August 12
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