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Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as we wend our way through life is often determined by whether our parents, teachers, mentors and friends exposed us to good examples and morally inspiring ideas.

Michael Josephson

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Michael Josephson
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: December 10
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