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Nature hath nothing made so base, but can read some instruction to the wisest man.

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Tryon Edwards
Age: 84 †
Born: 1809
Born: August 7
Died: 1894
Died: January 4
Theologian
Hartford
Connecticut
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Thoroughly to teach another is the best way to learn for yourself.
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