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The most dangerous untruths are truths slightly distorted.
Georg C. Lichtenberg
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Georg C. Lichtenberg
Age: 56 †
Born: 1742
Born: July 1
Died: 1799
Died: February 24
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He who is in love with himself has at least this advantage - he won't encounter many rivals.
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