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“What will matter is the good we did, not the good we expected others to do.”

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Elizabeth Lesser

Elizabeth Lesser is a renowned author whose works span personal growth, spiritual exploration, and women's leadership. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, her writing career has spanned many years, influencing generations of readers. more

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