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The motive, if you are to find inner peace, must be an outgoing motive. Service, of course-service. Giving, not getting. Your motive must be good if your work is to have good effect. The secret of life is being of service.

Peace Pilgrim

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Peace Pilgrim
Age: 72 †
Born: 1908
Born: July 18
Died: 1981
Died: July 7
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Egg Harbor City
New Jersey
Mildred Lisette Norman
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