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" The time will come when we permit more people in space. "
John Glenn
Come
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" It has been my observation that the happiest of people, the vibrant doers of the world, are almost always those who are using - who are putting into play, calling upon, depending upon-the greatest number of their God-given talents and capabilities. "
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" You should run your life not by the calendar but how you feel, and what you're interests are and ambitions. "
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