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Without the institution of slavery, civilization would never have been achieved, for no one could ever have done anything intellectual if he had to spend all his time hewing and digging and fighting.
Jeff Cooper
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Jeff Cooper
Age: 86 †
Born: 1920
Born: May 10
Died: 2006
Died: September 25
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A fine marksman is with a second rate rifle is far more effective than the reverse.
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The one who anticipates the action wins. The one who does not, loses.
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