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I have found that I have no unusual endowments of intellect, but this day I resolve that I will be an uncommon Christian.

David Livingstone

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David Livingstone
Age: 60 †
Born: 1813
Born: March 19
Died: 1873
Died: May 1
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Blantyre
Lanarkshire
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I have never ceased to rejoice that God has appointed me to such an office.
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Death alone will put a stop to my effort!
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