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The parents have not only to train their children: it is of at least equal importance that they should train themselves.

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Havelock Ellis
Age: 80 †
Born: 1859
Born: February 2
Died: 1939
Died: July 8
Physician
Psychologist
Writer
Henry Havelock Ellis
H. Havelock Ellis
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Importance
Equal
Parents
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