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Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain
Bill W.
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Bill W.
Age: 75 †
Born: 1895
Born: November 26
Died: 1971
Died: January 24
Stockbroker
William Griffith Wilson
Bill Wilson
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