"There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line, and risk everything for their beliefs."

People, Beliefs, Risk

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"There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line, and risk everything for their beliefs."

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