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“Kindness is the color in the cathedral window which woven into beautiful characters shuts out the hideous sights of a world which is all too practical.”

Quote by James Leonard Gordon

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James Leonard Gordon

James Leonard Gordon, born on January 17, 1917, in an unknown location, passed away on February 20, 1967. His profession and category are unknown, and specific details about his life and achievements are limited. more

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