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Logan Pearsall Smith Quotes: There are two things to aim at in life: first to get what you want and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.
         

There are two things to aim at in life: first to get what you want and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.


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