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Genius is the father of a heavenly line, but the mortal mother, that is industry.

Theodore Parker

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Theodore Parker
Age: 49 †
Born: 1810
Born: August 24
Died: 1860
Died: May 10
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Lexington
Massachusetts
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Industry
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