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Those who have tried meekness know the importance of being important.

George Ade

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George Ade
Age: 78 †
Born: 1866
Born: February 7
Died: 1944
Died: May 16
Film Director
Humorist
Journalist
Novelist
Playwright
Reporter
Screenwriter
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Kentland
Indiana
Meekness
Importance
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