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The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Momentary
Equals
Thrill
Lasting
Rarely
Joy
Getting
Giving

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