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Quote by Edgar Guest

“The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds.”

Quote by Edgar Guest

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Edgar Guest, born on August 20, 1881, and died on August 5, 1959, was a renowned British poet. His poetry is known for its simplicity, profoundness, and popularity among readers. more

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