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Expressed gratitude encourages further giving ingratitude drains vitality out of the spirit of generosity.

Michael Josephson

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Michael Josephson
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: December 10
Motivational Speaker
Philosopher
Giving
Ingratitude
Drains
Encourages
Vitality
Expressed
Generosity
Gratitude
Spirit

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