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In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude

Marya Mannes

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Marya Mannes
Age: 85 †
Born: 1904
Born: November 14
Died: 1990
Died: September 13
Author
Journalist
Attitude
Omitting
Proper
Aids
Gratitude

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