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Fear is choosing the safe course
George Bernard Shaw
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George Bernard Shaw
Age: 94 †
Born: 1856
Born: July 26
Died: 1950
Died: November 2
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Well, sir, you never can tell. That's a principle in life with me, sir, if you'll excuse my having such a thing.
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Freedom, my good girl, means being able to count on how other people will behave.
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