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Whoever in trouble and sorrow needs your help give it to him. Whoever in anxiety or fear needs your friendship give it to him. It isn't important whether he likes you. It isn't important whether you approve of his conduct. It isn't important what his creed or nationality may be.

Whoever in trouble and sorrow needs your help give it to him. Whoever in anxiety or fear needs your friendship give it to him. It isn't important whether he likes you. It isn't important whether you approve of his conduct. It isn't important what his creed or nationality may be.

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E. N. West
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