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A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.

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Josh Billings
Age: 67 †
Born: 1818
Born: April 21
Died: 1885
Died: October 14
Humorist
Writer
Lanesboro
Massachusetts
Henry Wheeler Shaw
Fun
Animal
Earth
Canine
Thing
Puppy
Love
Pet
Loves
Dog
Friendship

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