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Francis of Assisi Quotes: You cannot all abandon your possessions, but at least you can change your attitude about them. All getting separates you from others; all giving unites to others.
         

You cannot all abandon your possessions, but at least you can change your attitude about them. All getting separates you from others; all giving unites to others.


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