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Human service is the highest form of self-interest for the person who serves.
Elbert Hubbard
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Elbert Hubbard
Age: 58 †
Born: 1856
Born: June 19
Died: 1915
Died: May 7
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One great, strong, unselfish soul in every community would actually redeem the world.
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Grammar is the grave of letters.
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I believe it is possible that I shall make other creeds, and change this one, or add to it, from time to time, as new light may come to me.
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