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… The most worthy calling in life is that in which man can serve best his fellow man. … The noblest aim in life is to strive to live to make other lives better and happier.

David O. McKay

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David O. McKay
Age: 96 †
Born: 1873
Born: September 8
Died: 1970
Died: January 18
Author
Prophet
Teacher
Huntsville
Utah
David Oman McKay
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Noblest
Lives
Happier
Best
Fellow
Better
Aim
Live
Fellows
Make
Strive
Men
Worthy
Life
Serve

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