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Quote by Benjamin Franklin
If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.

If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles. – Benjamin Franklin

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Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. – Benjamin Franklin

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