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It is straightforward for me to be ethical, responsible, and kind-hearted because I have the resources to support that.
Edward Tufte
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Edward Tufte
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 14
Computer Scientist
Graphic Designer
Political Scientist
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Statistician
University Teacher
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Kansas City
Missouri
Edward R. Tufte
Edward Rolfe Tufte
Edward Rolf Tufte
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