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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
Journalist
Philosopher
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Bloomington
Illinois
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Human service is the highest form of self-interest for the person who serves.
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