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There are single thoughts that contain the essence of a whole volume, single sentences that have the beauties of a large work.

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Joseph Joubert
Age: 69 †
Born: 1754
Born: May 7
Died: 1824
Died: May 4
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Before you use a fancy word, make room for it.
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