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“Nearly all our ills are the result of neglect in some way or other. And this truth may be said to apply to the ills of nations as well. Negligence is at the bottom of all decay. And decay always starts by showing little signs-or warnings. Then is the time to show interest and to be alert. There is nothing quite so easy as to neglect, and nothing quite so difficult as to repair that negligence. Negligence always carries a high price. It costs nothing to avoid it!”

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George Matthew Adams

George Matthew Adams was an American columnist born on August 23, 1878, and died on October 29, 1962. Known for his humor and wit, Adams' columns were a significant part of American culture in the early 20th century. more

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