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“A purpose gives meaning to life. It is like the hub in a wheel -- with every spoke fitted into it to make a strong and perfect circle. Without such a hub, spokes will not radiate evenly and your wheel will lack strength, will tend to break apart on the first good bump it hits. Given a strong hub, a strong purpose, a person can take a surprising number of shocks and bumps on the outside rim without sustaining permanent damage.”

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Oveta Culp Hobby

Oveta Culp Hobby was an American politician, educator, and social activist. Born on January 19, 1905, and passing away on August 16, 1995, she made significant contributions to the role of women in the military during World War II. As the first commanding officer of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), Hobby played a pivotal role in advancing the rights of women in the military. more

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