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We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway.

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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
Freedom
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Broadway
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Streets

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