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Men's first thoughts in this matter are generally better than their second their natural notions better than those refin'd by study, or consultation with casuists.

Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury

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Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury
Age: 61 †
Born: 1621
Born: July 22
Died: 1683
Died: January 21
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