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The heart which finds life in material wealth is usually certain to go farther and seek for more in the satisfaction of base and sullen appetites.

George A. Smith

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George A. Smith
Age: 58 †
Born: 1817
Born: June 26
Died: 1875
Died: September 1
Politician
Potsdam (village)
New York
George Albert Smith
Usually
Farther
Wealth
Appetite
Certain
Base
Heart
Finds
Life
Satisfaction
Material
Seek
Sullen
Materials
Appetites

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