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Commitment Quote by John Adams

“There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others.” quote by John Adams — Download Open image

“There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others.”

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