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Often faith isn't hoping that good times are coming it's trying to see that the good times are here.

Marianne Williamson

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Marianne Williamson
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: July 8
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Peace Activist
Philanthropist
Politician
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Houston
Texas
Marianne Deborah Williamson
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