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It is beautiful to acquire knowledge, but it is misleading to expect it to bring us peace, love and happiness.

Ken Keyes Jr.

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Ken Keyes Jr.
Age: 74 †
Born: 1921
Born: January 19
Died: 1995
Died: December 20
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ken Keyes
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