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A man in business must put up many affronts if he loves his own quiet.

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William Penn
Age: 73 †
Born: 1644
Born: October 14
Died: 1718
Died: July 30
Author
Entrepreneur
Philosopher
Politician
Theologian
London
England
William Penn
Many
Must
Men
Affronts
Commerce
Loves
Quiet
Business

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