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Alexander Payne

When you're a houseguest and you leave, it's nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, it's nice to have made a positive contribution.

Alexander Payne

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When you visit someone's home, showing appreciation by tidying up or giving a helpful gift is a thoughtful way to say thank you. Similarly, before you die, it’s meaningful to have done something that benefits others or improves the world in some way.

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