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Wouldst thou know thyself, observe the actions of others. Wouldst thou other men know, look thou within thine own heart.

Friedrich Schiller

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Friedrich Schiller
Age: 45 †
Born: 1759
Born: November 10
Died: 1805
Died: May 9
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