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The essential elements of giving are power and love - activity and affection - and the consciousness of the race testifi

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"The essential elements of giving are power and love - activity and affection - and the consciousness of the race testifies that in the high and appropriate exercise of these is a blessedness greater than any other"

- Mark Hopkins

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This quote is written / told by Mark Hopkins between September 1, 1813 and March 29, 1878. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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