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Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service.

Robert Collier

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Robert Collier
Age: 64 †
Born: 1885
Born: April 19
Died: 1950
Died: January 1
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St. Louis
Missouri
Always
Lying
Opportunity
Greener
Look
Distant
Looks
Service
Take
Advantage
Right
Fields
Giving
Lies
Every
Start

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