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You are laying the foundation of a great work, and that great work is your life. Jon Huntsman, Sr. best work life father Self pity is the worst possible disease that can affect mankind. And if we do just the opposite, which is love, then we have God's feelings with us at all times. Jon Huntsman, Sr. self god feelings love We're in business to relieve human suffering, to help feed the poor, to provide education and culture - but above all else, we're concerned with the relief of human suffering. Jon Huntsman, Sr. business suffering education culture All I'm saying is that, you know, whether we're worth a billion, whether we're worth a million, whether we're worth $1,000, it's what's in your heart. You know, $100 a month from somebody or $50 a year for people who may be in a less economic bracket, that's as important to the Lord. Jon Huntsman, Sr. you important heart people Being raised in Idaho, you think everyone is poor. Then you see the wider world. 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