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Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
Author
Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Soul
Fairest
Heart
Fragrant
Men
Blossom
Thankfulness
Springs
Gratitude
None
Spring

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