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Delightful Quote by Epicurus

“A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful to give than to receive.” quote by Epicurus — Download Open image

“A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful to give than to receive.”

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