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I believe in the principle that I can make a difference in this world. It may be ever so small, but it will count for the greater good.

Gordon B. Hinckley

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Gordon B. Hinckley
Age: 97 †
Born: 1910
Born: June 23
Died: 2008
Died: January 27
Hymnwriter
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Gordon Bitner Hinckley
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