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Quote by Joseph Addison
Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men but t

Animals, in their generation, are wiser than the sons of men but their wisdom is confined to a few particulars, and lies in a very narrow compass. – Joseph Addison

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If we have built on the fragile cornerstones of human wisdom, pride, and conditional love, things may look good for a while, but a weak foundation causes collapse when storms hit. – Charles Stanley

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As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that its a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building. – Jane Byrne

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