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Some of the best lessons we ever learn we learn from our mistakes and failures. — The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future.

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Tryon Edwards
Age: 84 †
Born: 1809
Born: August 7
Died: 1894
Died: January 4
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Hartford
Connecticut
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Preventives of evil are far better than remedies cheaper and easier of application, and surer in result.
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He who can suppress a moments anger may prevent a day of sorrow.
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Prejudices are rarely overcome by argument not being founded in reason they cannot be destroyed by logic.
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Sin with the multitude, and your responsibility and guilt are as great and as truly personal, as if you alone had done the wrong
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