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Sympathy is the golden key that unlocks the hearts of others.

Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles
Age: 91 †
Born: 1812
Born: December 23
Died: 1904
Died: April 16
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Journalist
Philosopher
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Haddington
East Lothian
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Sympathy
Golden
Hearts
Keys
Others
Heart
Unlocks

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