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“There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so. To fulfill one's duty elevates the soul to a state of constant sweetness. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world.
— José Martí
Cuban national hero
Martí : Thoughts/Pensamientos (1994)
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