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Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all good things will be added unto you. Follow God and you shall have whatever you desire.

Swami Vivekananda

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Swami Vivekananda
Age: 39 †
Born: 1863
Born: January 12
Died: 1902
Died: July 4
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