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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
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New Hampshire
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