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Those who constantly try to impress others will quickly depress themselves.

Lysa TerKeurst

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Lysa TerKeurst
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: July 21
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Depressing
Impress
Quickly
Constantly
Others
Trying
Boasters
Depress

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