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Conscience whispers, but interest screams aloud.

Jean Antoine Petit-Senn

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Jean Antoine Petit-Senn
Born: 1792
Born: April 6
Poet
Screams
Whispers
Aloud
Scream
Temptation
Conscience
Motivational
Interest

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