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Thomas Foley: A full life is not just about what you do with your years on this Earth, but about how you make people feel long after…

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
A full life is not just about what you do with your years on this Earth, but about how you make people feel long after you've left it.
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Thomas Foley
Washington

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Reflection on the legacy of a meaningful life.

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