Whenever I had anything and saw a fellow being suffering, I was more anxious to relieve him than to benefit myself. And this is one of the true secrets of my being a poor man to this day.

Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett

Anxious Anything Being Benefit Day Fellow Had Him Man More Myself Poor Poor Man Relieve Saw Secrets Suffering Than True Whenever

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