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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
Humorist
Urges
Equality
Creator
Otherwise
Created
Equal
Endowed
Become
Urge
Men
Mighty

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