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I have found that, rather than dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked blessings, we can find greater happiness.

Thomas S. Monson

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Thomas S. Monson
Age: 90 †
Born: 1927
Born: August 21
Died: 2018
Died: January 2
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