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Self-control is only courage under another form.

Samuel Smiles

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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
Self
Courage
Control
Another
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