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Thomas Fuller (writer) - 2462. Thou canst scarcely be...
2462. Thou canst scarcely be truly wise till thou hast been deceived. Thy own Errors will teach thee more Prudence, than the grave Precepts, and even Examples of others. (Thomas Fuller (writer))

2462. Thou canst scarcely be truly wise till thou hast been deceived. Thy own Errors will teach thee more Prudence, than the grave Precepts, and even Examples of others.

Thomas Fuller (writer)

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