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Most of us have more potential than we will ever develop. What holds us back is often a lack of courage.

Gary Chapman

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Gary Chapman
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: January 10
Author
Radio Personality
Writer
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Gary Demonte Chapman
Lack
Courage
Often
Back
Ever
Holds
Potential
Develop

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