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If you focus on the obstacles, then you give them more power.

Ralph Marston

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Ralph Marston
Age: 60 †
Born: 1907
Born: February 16
Died: 1967
Died: December 7
American Football Player
Football Player
Malden
Massachusetts
Determination
Focus
Power
Give
Giving
Obstacles

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