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The real joy in life comes from giving. It comes from service. It comes from doing things for other people. That is what is so powerful about this. Nothing will make you happier than giving.

Marc Benioff

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Marc Benioff
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 25
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San Francisco County
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Marc Russell Benioff
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