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Smile It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
People who give are more blessed than those who receive.


I assume the second makes more sense than the first in that only people can be blessed as opposed to "it." What do you think? Thanks.
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Default Re: It is more blessed to give than to receive.
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It is more blessed to give than to receive.
People who give are more blessed than those who receive.


I assume the second makes more sense than the first in that only people can be blessed as opposed to "it." What do you think? Thanks.
"It" does not refer to a person. It refers to "the action of a person"

This sentence is a well known one. It is not one that should or would be changed. It is fine as it is written.
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