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“Many parents preach to their children but do not set good examples. Parents want the children to do as they say, not as they do.”

Quote by Billy Graham

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Billy Graham in Quotes

This book presents a collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes from the speeches, sermons, and writings of Billy Graham, offering a glimpse into his spiritual wisdom and influential perspective on faith and life. more

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Billy Graham (born November 7, 1918) was a prominent American evangelist, widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century. Graham, born in a farming family in North Carolina, developed a deep passion for religion from an early age. He began his ministry in 1939 and spent the following decades spreading the Christian Gospel through radio, television, books, and speaking engagements to hundreds of millions of people around the world. more

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