“Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.” – Francis Bacon Sr.
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"Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read." – Francis Bacon Sr.
"Old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read." – Francis Bacon Sr.
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