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The only thing we have to give to the world is our own grasp on it.

Marianne Williamson

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