Generous Quote by Charles Dudley Warner

“I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.” quote by Charles Dudley Warner — Download Open image

“I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.”

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