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Make every occasion a great occasion, for you can never tell who may be taking your measure for a higher place.

Orison Swett Marden

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Orison Swett Marden
Age: 75 †
Born: 1848
Born: June 11
Died: 1924
Died: March 10
Author
Medical Writer
Philosopher
Physician Writer
Poet Lawyer
Writer
New Hampshire
United States
O. Swett Marden
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May
Great
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Every
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Measure
Never
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