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“Many times we will get more ideas and better ideas in two hours of creative loafing than in eight hours at a desk.”

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Wilferd Peterson
Wilferd Peterson

Wilferd Peterson was a renowned author whose works spanned a variety of fields, including history, literature, and philosophy. He was born on August 21, 1900, and passed away on June 2, 1995. more

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