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“Following straight lines shortens distances, and also life.”
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
“(Georgie) Did you know that a woman's life is shortened by thirty-four weeks for each boy baby she gives birth to?”
“A thousand candles can be lighted from the flame of one candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness can be spread without diminishing that of yourself.”
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