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Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry

Christopher Paolini

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Christopher Paolini
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 17
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Science Fiction Writer
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LA
California
Christopher James Paolini
Zealotry
Moderation
Wiser
Policy

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