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Wisdom is the health of the soul.

Victor Hugo

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Victor Hugo
Age: 83 †
Born: 1802
Born: February 26
Died: 1885
Died: May 22
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My greatness does not extend to this shelf.
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I'm not in the world to guard my own life, but to guard souls
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