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We need to lay hold on the feelings and try to control them to keep us from getting into a circumstance that leads to sinful behavior.

Dallin H. Oaks

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