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It's true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime.

John C. Maxwell

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John C. Maxwell
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 20
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Motivational Speaker
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Garden City
Michigan
John Maxwell
John Calvin Maxwell
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