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“When we know that the cause of something is in ourselves, and that we (ourselves) are one of the few things in the universe that we have the right and ability to change, we begin to get a sense of the choices we really do have, an inkling of the power we have, a feeling of being in charge... of our lives, of our future, of our dreams.”

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Roger Delano Hinkins
Roger Delano Hinkins

Roger Delano Hinkins was an American author born on September 24, 1934, and passed away on October 22, 2014. Known for his diverse and prolific works, Hinkins was celebrated for his unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns. more

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