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What we think out for ourselves forms channels in which other thoughts will flow.
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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Lebanon
Kentucky
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In giving us dominion over the animal kingdom God has signified His will that we subdue the beast within ourselves.
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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.
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