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Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.

William Shenstone

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William Shenstone
Age: 48 †
Born: 1714
Born: November 18
Died: 1763
Died: February 11
Gardener
Horticulturist
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Oftentimes
Thoughts
Second
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