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The Great Man is a man who lives a long way off.
Elbert Hubbard
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Elbert Hubbard
Age: 58 †
Born: 1856
Born: June 19
Died: 1915
Died: May 7
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Bloomington
Illinois
Elbert Hubbard
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A good front is half the battle in love or war.
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The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you'll make one.
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Real life is in love, laughter, and work.
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The average woman sees only the weak points in a strong man, and the good points in a weak one.
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Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
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