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It is unfortunate that so much of the history of Africa has been written by conquerors, foreigners, missionaries and adventurers. The Egyptians left the best record of their history written by local writers.
John Henrik Clarke
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John Henrik Clarke
Age: 83 †
Born: 1915
Born: January 1
Died: 1998
Died: July 16
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Alabama
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I don't attend any particular church now. I don't believe in denominations, nor do I believe in organized religion.
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I think many times we charge the Lord for things we can do ourselves. If only we realized how well we have been equipped.
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