“How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.”

James Cash Penney founder of J.C. Penney Corporation

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Cindy from Tacoma JULY 1, 2013
Fabulous quote for a non-profit organization who needs to foster selfless service in our youth.

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