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He who can suppress a moments anger may prevent a day of sorrow.

Tryon Edwards

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Tryon Edwards
Age: 84 †
Born: 1809
Born: August 7
Died: 1894
Died: January 4
Theologian
Hartford
Connecticut
Suppress
Prevent
Anger
Sorrow
Moments
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