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“If you choose to concentrate on the dark side, this is what you will see.”

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Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott, born on November 7, 1928, and passed away on September 22, 2015, was a figure in the category of [Occupation/Category]. He achieved significant accomplishments in [Life Experience], making important contributions to the field of [Achievements and Contributions], and his [Impact and Evaluation] is still widely discussed today. more

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“I have a suggestion: When a temple is conveniently nearby, small things may interrupt your plans to go to the temple. Set specific goals, considering your circumstances, of when you can and will participate in temple ordinances. Then do not allow anything to interfere with that plan.”

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