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He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.

Arthur Helps

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Arthur Helps
Age: 61 †
Born: 1813
Born: July 10
Died: 1875
Died: March 7
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Sir Arthur Helps
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