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That which men suppose the imagination to be, and to do, is often frivolous enough and mischievous enough; but that which God… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
I bought my parents some stuff. That feels kind of good to be able to do that. I got them a place… — Adam Sandler Copy Share Image
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