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\u201cThousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. \u00a0Happiness never decreases by being shared.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cYou will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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