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Ability Quote by Alan Keyes

“There can be no self-government without self-discipline. There can be…” quote by Alan Keyes — Download Open image

“There can be no self-government without self-discipline. There can be no self-government without self-control. There can be no liberty unless it is grounded in moral discipline and the ability to do what is right.”

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