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Tough times don't last, but tough people do. and i've been through some tough times, and i know a lot of people can recall tough times, and maybe are going through some tough times right now, but they don't last.
-Alonzo Mourning
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Tough Times Don't Last, But Tough People

Alonzo Mourning
Tough times don't last, but tough people do. and i've been through some tough times, and i know a lot of people can recall tough times, and maybe are going through some tough times right now, but they don't last.
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