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Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavour to understand him. - George Santayana

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american philosopher

Born:16th December, 1863
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Starsign: Sagittarius

Author Keywords: Philosopher, American

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Karl Popper, Richard Whately, Jacques Derrida, Josiah Royce, Miguel De Unamuno

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