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Wisdom begins at the end.

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Daniel Webster

Date of birth: 1782-01-18

Date of death: 1852-10-24

Quotes number: 42

Nationality: American

Profession: Statesman

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I had friends but I was spending a great deal of my time alone and for me that was vital because there's an awful lot you learn about yourself when you're alone.

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The best prophet of the future is the past.

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A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew.

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