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“The people around us seem to be dressed in every kind of clothing from every nation and era in human history. I see people dressed in modern military uniforms, animal skins, togas, tribal regalia, European and Japanese armor, robes, breeches, long dresses, short dresses, and suits. Some people wear not much clothing at all. It's as though we're on the back lot of a movie studio and actors from a hundred different exotic movies mingle together. But these people are real, not costumed performers.”

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John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor. He is renowned for his books on leadership and personal development, which have gained widespread popularity worldwide. Maxwell's work emphasizes the principles and practices of leadership, and he is also a successful leader with over 50 years of leadership experience. more

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