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Sloth is the tempter that beguiles and expels from paradise.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Amos Bronson Alcott
Age: 88 †
Born: 1799
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 4
Philosopher
Poet
Teacher
Writer
Bronson Alcott
Expels
Tempter
Sloth
Laziness
Paradise

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