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“Serviceis love in action, love "made flesh"; service is the body, the incarnation of love. Love is the impetus, service the act, and creativity the result with many by-products.”

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Sarah-Patton Boyle
Sarah-Patton Boyle

Sarah-Patton Boyle, born in 1906, is an outstanding American author. Her works are known for their profound character portrayal and rich emotional expression, which have had a profound impact on modern literature. more

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