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Thy money, thy office, thy reputation are nothing put away these phantom clothings, and stand like an athlete stripped for the battle.

John Lancaster Spalding

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John Lancaster Spalding
Age: 76 †
Born: 1840
Born: June 2
Died: 1916
Died: August 25
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Catholic Priest
Lebanon
Kentucky
Money
Phantoms
Nothing
Clothings
Like
Reputation
Athlete
Battle
Office
Stand
Phantom
Away
Stripped

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