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William Cowper Quotes: He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger.
         

He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger.


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He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger.
         



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