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“Man uses his intelligence less in the care of his own species than he does in his care of anything else he owns or governs.”

Quote by Abraham Myerson

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Abraham Myerson

Abraham Myerson, born in an unknown location in 1881, was a scholar whose profession remains unknown. He was active in the academic world from 1881 to 1948. Despite limited information about his life and specific contributions, his impact and contributions to academia are significant. more

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