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What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.
Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln
Age: 56 †
Born: 1809
Born: February 12
Died: 1865
Died: April 15
16Th U.S. President
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Killing the dog does not cure the bite.
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If frienship is your weakest point then you are the strongest person in the world.
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