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“If it came to a magic genie, I would ask him for two extra wishes. One would be that no one would have to live with the muscular dystrophy disease or any disease. And the second one would be world peace, that we just stop fighting, talk about things, and we could live in harmony once again, like God intended us to do.”

Quote by Mattie Stepanek

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Mattie Stepanek

Mattie Stepanek was an accomplished American poet whose work resonated with readers. Born on July 17, 1990, he tragically passed away on June 22, 2004. Despite his short life, his poetry conveyed profound emotions and wisdom, touching the lives of many. more

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