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" Every single night, I try to get people to realize that love is what is most important, and that they need to use every opportunity given them to reach out in love. Schmaltzy and corny, I know, but it's true. "

Delilah

Opportunity

Know

Love

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Thought

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Delilah

My Life

Car

" Like millions of parents, I chose to send my children to a religious school that shares my belief system, which is central to my life. I objected to changes in the school that, in my opinion, did not reflect that belief system. "

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World

Think

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