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The act of contributing to the lives of others is its own reward. A servant's heart is a greater motivator than financial gain.

Thomas Kinkade

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Thomas Kinkade
Age: 54 †
Born: 1958
Born: January 19
Died: 2012
Died: April 6
Painter
Sacramento
California
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