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The petty economies of the rich are just as amazing as the silly extravagances of the poor.

William Feather

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William Feather
Age: 91 †
Born: 1889
Born: August 25
Died: 1981
Died: January 7
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Jamestown
New York
Economy
Extravagances
Rich
Extravagance
Poor
Economies
Amazement
Petty
Silly
Amazing
Wealth

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