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A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.

Elbert Hubbard

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Elbert Hubbard
Age: 58 †
Born: 1856
Born: June 19
Died: 1915
Died: May 7
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God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars.
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