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James Dobson is an American author, psychologist, and ordained minister. He is renowned for his contributions to family therapy and his influential book 'The New Dare to Discipline'. Dobson founded Focus on the Family, an international Christian organization aimed at strengthening families.

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“My legacy doesn't matter. It isn't important that I be remembered. It's important that when I stand before the Lord, he says, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' I want to finish strong.”

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“The universe and everything in it will someday pass away and be made new by the Creator. Therefore, the events of today that seem so important are not really very significant, except for those matters that will survive the end of the universe.”

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“Great beginnings are not as important as the way one finishes.”

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Book:Stories of Heart and Home

Source: Stories of Heart and Home

“One of the most important responsibilities in the Christian life is to care about others, smile at them, and be a friend to the friendless.”

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Book:Raising Teenagers Right

Source: Raising Teenagers Right

“There is nothing more important than parents passing on a generational legacy of faith and values to their children.”

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“It is very important to understand that pluralism is part of our system. We don't all think the same thing and part of our strength is that we come from different perspectives. We have to respect one another even when we disagree with each other. There has to be a spirit of tolerance for the views of others, while also being deeply committed to the positions we hold. If we do that, I think we can coexist and learn to love each other better.”

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Author:James Dobson

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Born: April 21, 1936
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