“Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it most. Love is not appropriately expressed in threats, accusations, expressions of disappointment, or retaliation. Real love takes time, patience, help, and continuing performances.”

—  Marvin J. Ashton

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Apostle of the LDS Church 1915–1994

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