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“One of greatest thieves this world has is procrastination, and he is still at large. Are we aiding and abetting the criminal?”

Quote by Sterling W Sill

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Sterling W Sill

Sterling W. Sill was an American author renowned for his contributions to Western literature. Born on March 31, 1903, and passing away on May 25, 1994, Sill's writing often captured the spirit of individualism and the cultural terrain of the American West. more

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