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Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.

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Will Durant
Age: 96 †
Born: 1885
Born: November 5
Died: 1981
Died: November 7
Historian
Philosopher
Writer
North Adams
Massachusetts
William James Will Durant
William James Durant
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Existence
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Change
Geology
Without
Consent
Notice
Exists
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Civilization

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