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Ignorance and inconsideration are the two great causes of the ruin of mankind.

John Tillotson

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John Tillotson
Age: 64 †
Born: 1630
Born: October 10
Died: 1694
Died: November 22
Archbishop Of Canterbury
Priest
Mankind
Causes
Two
Great
Ruin
Ruins
Ignorance

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