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The roots of the problems we face in the world, in our national life, and in our family and personal lives are spiritual.

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Stephen Covey
Age: 79 †
Born: 1932
Born: October 24
Died: 2012
Died: July 16
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Stephen Richards Covey
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