There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving.
Henry Drummond
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More quotes by Henry Drummond
- Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
- Happiness... consists in giving, and in serving others.
- There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving.
- Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.
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