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Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.

John Selden

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John Selden
Age: 69 †
Born: 1584
Born: December 16
Died: 1654
Died: November 30
Jurist
Politician
Writer
Never
Onerous
Beforehand
Resolution
Twice
Duty
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