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What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
by Albert Pike Found in Altruism Quotes, Death Quotes, Death / immortality Quotes, Generosity Quotes,
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.
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