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"A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives."
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"I cannot explain it; but when difficulties arise, I am not perplexed or doubtful. I know how to meet them."
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"We are bothered a good deal by people who assume the responsibility of the world when God is neglectful."
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