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We combat obstacles in order to get repose, and when got, the repose is insupportable.
Henry Adams
Henry Adams
Henry Adams
Born: Feb 16, 1838
Died: Mar 27, 1918

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Combat, Obstacles, Got, Get, Repose, Order

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