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“The chief secret of comfort lies in not suffering trifles to vex us, and in prudently cultivating our undergrowth of small pleasures, since very few great ones, alas! are let on long leases.”

Quote by Richard Sharp

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Richard Sharp, whose profession is unknown, was born on September 9, 1938, and passed away on June 24, 2014. His life experience and achievements are not well-documented. more

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