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C. S. Lewis Quotes: The proper aim of giving is to put the recipient in a state where he no longer needs our gift.
         

The proper aim of giving is to put the recipient in a state where he no longer needs our gift.


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This page presents the quote "The proper aim of giving is to put the recipient in a state where he no longer needs our gift.". Author of this quote is C. S. Lewis. This quote is about states, giving, aim, needs,.