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“Gratitude, not guilt, as motivation is always His starting point, thus guilt as a motivation leads nowhere.”

Quote by Geoffrey Wood

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Geoffrey Wood, born in 1945, is an accomplished author whose works span a variety of genres, including history, literature, and philosophy. more

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