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I love everyone now that I have gray hair.

—Polatkin, c. 1855

Every gift has a personality—that of its giver.

—Nuruddin Farah, 1992

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

—Maya Angelou, 1993

I know what I have given you. I do not know what you have received.

—Antonio Porchia, 1943

A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.

—Ralph Nader, 2000

Too many people have decided to do without generosity in order to practice charity.

—Albert Camus, 1956
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