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“Perhaps the highest goodness attainable is a life of service to all mankind. Such an ideal is supported in nearly every page in the Gospels-the parables, the sermons, and the countless acts of service by our Lord Himself. The ideal is not limited to any particular kind of service, nor a given quantity of service. The ideal is accepting life itself as a trust to be used in the welfare of mankind. It is a life that is glad for the chance to be of any help, an attitude that 'service is the rent we pay for our own room on earth.' (Lord Halifax)”

Quote by Obert C. Tanner

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Obert C. Tanner

Obert C. Tanner was an individual active in the 20th century, whose specific profession and field remain unknown. Born on September 20, 1904, he passed away on October 14, 1993. Detailed information about him is limited. more

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