Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

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"Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart."

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"A mother is the truest friend we have."

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"A mother’s love endures through all."

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"There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother for a son."

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"There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart."

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"Beauty is a gentle and loving heart."

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"There is no greater beauty than kindness and compassion."

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

- Flora Edwards

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