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The principal object of your reading should be for the acquisition of useful knowledge , and the strengthening, refining, and ennobling of your character.
Grenville Kleiser
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Grenville Kleiser
Age: 67 †
Born: 1868
Born: January 1
Died: 1935
Died: January 1
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The habit of being uniformly considerate toward others will bring increased happiness to you. As you put into practice the qualities of patience, punctuality, sincerity and solicitude, you will have a better opinion of the world about you.
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People around you are quick to read your attitude of thought toward them. Inner thoughts and feelings are communicated in ways other than by the spoken word.
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