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It is much easier to suppress a first desire than to satisfy those that follow.
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.
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The English love an insult. It's their only test of a man's sincerity.
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Evils come not, then our fears are vain And if they do fear but augments the pain.
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