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It is doing some service to humanity, to amuse innocently. They know but little of society who think we can bear to be always employed, either in duties or meditation, without relaxation.

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Hannah More
Age: 88 †
Born: 1745
Born: February 2
Died: 1833
Died: September 7
Abolitionist
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Philanthropist
Playwright
Poet
Tragedy Writer
Writer
Will Chip
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Humanity
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Littles
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Innocently
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