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Forgiveness from others is charity from God, grace from oneself, wisdom.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Others
Forgiveness
Charity
Oneself
Grace
Wisdom

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