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. . . if you can tell the difference between good advice and bad advice, you don't need advice.

Laurence J. Peter

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Laurence J. Peter
Age: 70 †
Born: 1919
Born: September 16
Died: 1990
Died: January 12
Psychologist
Teacher
Vancouver
British Columbia
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When I want your opinion I'll give it to you.
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