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The lectures you deliver may be wise and true, But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do. I may not understand the high advise you like to give, But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

Edgar Guest

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Edgar Guest
Age: 77 †
Born: 1881
Born: August 20
Died: 1959
Died: August 5
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Birmingham
West Midlands
Eddie Guest
Edgar A. Guest
Edgar Albert Guest
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Don't give up, what've you do eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through!
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For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.
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