It is good to be helpful and kindly, but don't give yourself to be melted into candle grease for the benefit of the tallow trade. (George Eliot)

It is good to be helpful and kindly, but don't give yourself to be melted into candle grease for the benefit of the tallow trade.

George Eliot

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