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Quote by Charles Capps

“Words are the most powerful thing in the universe... Words are containers. They contain faith, or fear, and they produce after their kind.”

Quote by Charles Capps

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Charles Capps, born in 1934 in the United States, was a renowned author. His works covered a range of topics including religion, spirituality, and personal growth, which were well-received by readers. more

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