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The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the helping of one's neighbors.

Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles
Age: 91 †
Born: 1812
Born: December 23
Died: 1904
Died: April 16
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Philosopher
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Haddington
East Lothian
Highest
Duty
Sense
Helping
Self
Neighbors
Giving
Involves
Neighbor
Kindness

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