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“It is always wise, as it is also fair, to test a man by the standards of his own day, and not by those of another.”

Quote by Odell Shepard

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Odell Shepard was an outstanding American professor known for his contributions to the field of chemistry. He was born on July 22, 1884, and passed away on July 19, 1967. more

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