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One of the great illusions of our time is that hurrying will buy us more time.

John Ortberg

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John Ortberg
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 5
Author
Psychologist
Theologian
Rockford
Illinois
Illusions
Illusion
Great
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Hurrying

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