Acts of love Quote by Melinda Gates

“Deep human connection is ... the purpose and the result of a meaningful life - and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity.” quote by Melinda Gates — Download Open image

“Deep human connection is ... the purpose and the result of a meaningful life - and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity.”

Melinda Gates

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You are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped.

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Philanthropy is not about the money. It's about using whatever resources you have at your fingertips and applying them to improving the world.

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