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Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means.

Leo Buscaglia

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Leo Buscaglia
Age: 74 †
Born: 1924
Born: March 31
Died: 1998
Died: June 12
Author
Novelist
Teacher
University Teacher
Writer
LA
California
Felice Leonardo Buscaglia
Thought
Hesitation
Give
Unconditional
Without
Gain
Giving
Gains
Mean
Sacrifice
Love
Truly
Means
Inspirational
Joyfully

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