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A man may act as his conscience dictates so long as he does not infringe upon the rights of others. That is the spirit of true democracy, and all government by the Priesthood should be actuated by that same high motive.

David O. McKay

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David O. McKay
Age: 96 †
Born: 1873
Born: September 8
Died: 1970
Died: January 18
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