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Not Any Smarter

The discovery that “the prominent officials aren’t any smarter than I am and don’t know any more than I do” has surprised and lifted the hearts of many a Co-Counselor who ventured into dealings with them.

Harvey Jackins
From The Reclaiming of Power

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