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Along the road of life are many pleasure resorts, but think not that by tarrying in them you will take more days to the journey. The day of your arrival is already recorded.

Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce
Born: 1842
Born: June 24
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Meigs County
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Dod Grile
William Herman
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
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