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“Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived.”

Quote by Sidney Sheldon

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Sidney Sheldon was a renowned American writer known for his suspense and romance novels. His works were widely popular and often adapted into films and television series. Born on February 11, 1917, Sheldon passed away on January 30, 2007. more

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