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Quote by Karl G. Maeser

“A being without an aim in life, or not possessing the requisite concentration of purpose to assist him in resisting temptation, is like a cork floating upon the water, driven hither and thither by every wind that blows.”

Quote by Karl G. Maeser

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Karl G. Maeser, born on January 16, 1828, and died on February 15, 1901, was a figure with significant contributions in an unspecified field. Details about his life and achievements are limited. more

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