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Benjamin Franklin Quotes
Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.
Benjamin Franklin

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Date of Birth:
January 17, 1706
Date of Death:
April 17, 1790
Nationality:
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