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We do good because it frees the heart. It opens us to a wellspring of happiness.

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
Author
Writer
New York City
New York
Frees
Opens
Happiness
Heart
Good

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