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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield Quotes: In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
         

In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.


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In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.
         



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