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He that neither knows himself nor thinks he can learn of others is not fit for company.

Benjamin Whichcote

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Benjamin Whichcote
Age: 74 †
Born: 1609
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: January 1
Philosopher
Theologian
Stoke
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Company
Learn
Others
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