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The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear.

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Samuel Smiles
Age: 91 †
Born: 1812
Born: December 23
Died: 1904
Died: April 16
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Philosopher
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Haddington
East Lothian
Men
Forbear
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Wise
Peace
Others
Live
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An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.
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