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I heard once that real love doesn't ask what is in it for me it just gives unconditionally. It just tries to take the weight out of somebody else's pack, lessen his load, and if it gets reciprocated, that's great, but that isn't what you did it for.

Donald Miller

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Donald Miller
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: August 12
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