Someone once asked a great philosopher what he would rather have – a gift of money or a gift of friendship. “Friendship,” replied the philosopher, “because money is spent but friendship can last forever.” Maybe this is why our greatest wealth is not measured in terms of riches but our relationships.  Friendship is the cement

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Even though President Abraham Lincoln was in office during one of the most turbulent times in American history, he became famous for his ability to use humorous stories and anecdotes to make a point.  His talent often saved difficult situations from escalating to deep divisions. To explain why he used stories so frequently, Lincoln said:

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