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John Chrysostom Quotes: Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.
         

Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.


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