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Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away
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"Wise sayings often fall on barren ground, but a kind word is never thrown away"

- Arthur Helps

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Arthur Helps between July 10, 1813 and March 7, 1875. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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