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“I was early taught to work as well as play,My life has been one long, happy holiday;Full of work and full of play —I dropped the worry on the way —And God was good to me every day.”

““We must ever remember we are refining oil for the poor man and he must have it cheap and good.””

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“I took responsibility early and, like my parents, I was serious.”

“I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.”

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