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Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs. Don't ignore that longing to make a difference.

Stephen Covey

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Stephen Covey
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: October 24
Died: 2012
Died: July 16
Author
Businessperson
Professor
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stephen Richards Covey
Inspire
Difference
Differences
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Others
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Life
Longing

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