The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. —Oscar Wilde

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The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.

OSCAR WILDE

novelist, playwright

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Bill linky from Kindness NY FEBRUARY 12, 2018
How sweet it is
OD Sharma from New Delhi FEBRUARY 12, 2018
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