Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. (Francis Bacon)

Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.

Francis Bacon

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