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A leader sees greatness in other people. He nor she can be much of a leader if all she sees is herself.
Maya Angelou
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Maya Angelou
Age: 86 †
Born: 1928
Born: April 4
Died: 2014
Died: May 28
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Marguerite Annie Johnson
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