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The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind.

Richard Whately

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Richard Whately
Age: 76 †
Born: 1787
Born: February 1
Died: 1863
Died: October 8
Economist
Philosopher
Priest
Theologian
London
England
Gratitude
Appreciate
Power
Littles
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Great
Duly
Mind
Appreciating
Things
Belongs

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