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1 " Only that which is truly given," answered the bell-like voice. "Only that good which is done for the love of doing it. Only those plans in which the welfare of others is the master thought. Only those labors in which the sacrifice is greater than the reward. Only those gifts in which the giver forgets himself. "
― Henry Van Dyke , The Mansion
2 " But how have I failed so wretchedly," he asked, "in all the purpose of my life? What could I have done better? What is it that counts here? "