Benefits Quote by John Templeton

“I thought, I'm only going to be on this planet once, and only for a short time. What can I do with my life that will lead to permanent benefits?”

John Templeton

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An attitude of gratitude creates blessings. Help yourself by helping others. You have the most powerful weapons on earth - love and prayer.

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Help yourself by helping others.

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The idea that an individual can find God is terribly self-centered. It is like a wave thinking it can find the sea.

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