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“If we are not most careful with our thoughts and speech, the words we use will use us. Language has its own ethics, and one who communicates truth is like a bright light in the darkness.”

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Ted E. Brewerton

Ted E. Brewerton is an enigmatic figure whose profession remains unknown. He was born on March 30, 1925. Details about his life and achievements are limited. more

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