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Our highest endeavour must be to develop individuals who are able out of their own initiative to impart purpose & direction to their lives.

Rudolf Steiner

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Rudolf Steiner
Age: 64 †
Born: 1861
Born: February 27
Died: 1925
Died: March 30
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Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner
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