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It has always seemed somewhat paradoxical to me that we must constantly have the Lord command us to do those things which are for our own good.

Marion G. Romney

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Marion G. Romney
Age: 90 †
Born: 1897
Born: September 19
Died: 1988
Died: May 20
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