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When we rejoice in beautiful scenery, great art, and great music, it is but the flexing of instincts acquired in another place and another time.

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Neal A. Maxwell
Age: 78 †
Born: 1926
Born: July 6
Died: 2004
Died: July 21
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Neal Ash Maxwell
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