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“The dead carry with them to the grave in their clutched hands only that which they have given away.”

Quote by DeWitt Wallace

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DeWitt Wallace
DeWitt Wallace

DeWitt Wallace was an accomplished American publisher, writer, and philanthropist, born on November 12, 1889, and passing away on March 30, 1981. He is renowned for his contributions to public education and philanthropy, particularly for founding Reader's Digest magazine, which remains one of the most popular magazines in the world today. more

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