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All things are cheap to the saving, dear to the wasteful
Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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In success be moderate.
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When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good.
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