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We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.

Orison Swett Marden

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Orison Swett Marden
Age: 75 †
Born: 1848
Born: June 11
Died: 1924
Died: March 10
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Medical Writer
Philosopher
Physician Writer
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New Hampshire
United States
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