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“What we are shines more brightly than anything we say or do. If we are to fill the world with light, we must first face any tattered remnant of darkness that remains in our own souls.”

Quote by Jeffrey R. Holland

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Jeffrey R. Holland
Jeffrey R. Holland

Jeffrey R. Holland is an esteemed educator, born on December 3, 1940. He has extensive experience in the field of education, known for his profound teaching methods and his focus on the holistic development of students. more

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