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The time has arrived when patience becomes a crime and mayhem appears garbed in a manner of virtue
Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Age: 75 †
Born: 1875
Born: February 23
Died: 1950
Died: March 19
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