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When we love anyone with our whole hearts, life begins when we are with that person it is only in their company that we are really and truly alive.

William Barclay

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William Barclay
Age: 70 †
Born: 1907
Born: December 5
Died: 1978
Died: January 24
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Classical Scholar
Theologian
University Teacher
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Anyone
Persons
Person
Whole
Begins
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Hearts
Really
Truly
Love
Alive
Life
Company

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