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Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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Christians are directed to have faith in Christ, as the effectual means of obtaining the change they desire.
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