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Benjamin Franklin
Age: 84 †
Born: 1706
Born: January 17
Died: 1790
Died: April 17
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I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. [...] I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous.
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Hot things, sharp things, sweet things, cold things All rot the teeth, and make them look like old things.
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Increase in me that wisdom Which discovers my truest interest, Strengthen my resolution To perform that which wisdom dictates.
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