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All men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with a mighty urge to become otherwise.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
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Equality
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Created
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Endowed
Become
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Men
Mighty
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