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“Class. You either have it, or you don't. It's not determined by how you dress, your level of education or your social standing. It's conveyed in how you carry yourself and treat others. Some folks go to great lengths to "prove" they make the grade. Ultimately, people with class are outstanding without trying too hard to stand out.”

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Book:Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments into Your Greatest Blessings

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