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“Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first place.”

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Abigail Van Buren
Abigail Van Buren

Abigail Van Buren, known by her pen name Dear Abby, was a renowned American columnist. Born on July 4, 1918, and passing away on January 16, 2013, her column, Dear Abby, started in 1956 and became one of the most popular in the world, known for its friendly tone and practical advice. more

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