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Quote by Prince Augustus William of Prussia

“The most melancholy thing about human nature, is, that a man may guide others into the path of salvation, without walking in it himself; that he may be a pilot, and yet a castaway.”

Quote by Prince Augustus William of Prussia

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Prince Augustus William of Prussia

Prince Augustus William of Prussia, born on August 9, 1722, and died on June 12, 1758. He was a member of the Prussian royal family, with an unclear specific career category. more

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