No finer, greater gift in the world than that: When man and woman possess their home, two minds, two hearts that work as one. Despair to their enemies, a joy to all their friends. Their own best claim to glory.

Homer
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The greatest gift in the world is to be able to make your home a land of love and happiness. The second greatest gift is to be able to make it a place where you and your loved ones can live happily and peacefully. The third greatest gift is to be able to make someone else’s home a place of love and happiness. The fourth greatest gift is to be able to make someone else’s home a place where they can live happily and peacefully. When people have these four gifts, they will lead to great success at life.

Source: The Odyssey

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