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The day obedience becomes a quest and not an irritation is the day you gain power.

Spencer W. Kimball

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Spencer W. Kimball
Age: 90 †
Born: 1895
Born: March 28
Died: 1985
Died: November 5
Businessperson
Prophet
Salt Lake City
Utah
Quest
Obedience
Gain
Gains
Becomes
Power
Irritation
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Procrastination-thou wretched thief of time and opportunity!
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