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One quote to direct our interactions with others!
In the course of a day, how long does it take for you to hear one person say something negative about another? Turn on the news, and it will likely take seconds. Go to work, and it might take longer, but more than likely, you’ll hear someone say something negative about a co-worker, another business,…
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The Magnolia Tree
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