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Don’t just aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference. —Denzel Washington

“Don’t just aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference.”

Denzel Washington Actor, director, and producer

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Mark Banks from Bowie, MD AUGUST 7, 2021
Stay committed to excellence by doing it every day.

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