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Work is not always required. There is such a thing as sacred idleness.

George MacDonald

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George MacDonald
Age: 80 †
Born: 1824
Born: December 10
Died: 1905
Died: September 18
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Cleric
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Minister
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Philosopher
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Theologian
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Idleness
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