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“Time is passing. Each day is a glorious opportunity to live and enjoy. Today I will let the past die - all the undone things, all the misjudged things... Today, there are new pleasures, new challenges, new magic.”

Quote by Ruth Carter Stapleton

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Ruth Carter Stapleton
Ruth Carter Stapleton

Ruth Carter Stapleton was an American religious figure and advocate for drug rehabilitation. Born on August 7, 1929, she was the daughter of U.S. Senator Albert B. Stapleton. Stapleton's life was characterized by her religious conversion and her struggles with drug addiction and alcoholism. She was also known for her work in the religious community and her advocacy for drug rehabilitation. Stapleton passed away on September 26, 1983. more

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