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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Experience
Inspirational
Wick
Lifelong
Candle
Curiosity
Teaching
Learning
Wise

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