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There is within each of us a divine spark of greatness. Who knows of what we are capable if we only try?

Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Joseph B. Wirthlin
Age: 91 †
Born: 1917
Born: June 11
Died: 2008
Died: December 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Joseph Bitner Wirthlin
Within
Trying
Spark
Sparks
Greatness
Capable
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