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Arguments are like fire-arms which a man may keep at home but should not carry about with him.
Samuel Butler
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Samuel Butler
Age: 66 †
Born: 1835
Born: December 4
Died: 1902
Died: June 18
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Don't learn to do, but learn in doing.
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Look before you leap for as you sow, ye are like to reap.
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