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A weak man has doubts before a decision a strong man has them afterwards.

Karl Kraus

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Karl Kraus
Age: 62 †
Born: 1874
Born: March 28
Died: 1936
Died: June 12
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If someone calls me vain and mean, I know that he trusts me and has something to confess to me.
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The blind won't admit that I have eyes in my head, and the deaf say that I'm dumb.
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