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If men are really humble, they will realize that they discover, but do not create, truth.

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
Truth
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Men
Discover
Humble
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