Maggie Kuhn
Maggie Kuhn Quotes
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“Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.
Maggie Kuhn
“Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes.
Maggie Kuhn
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