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Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.

Rick Riordan

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
Author
Novelist
Teacher
Writer
Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
Inspirational
Sometimes
Must
Even
Bows
Strength
Wisdom
Understanding

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