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“Trying to have wisdom without application is like trying to catch the winds without raising the sails!”

Quote by Thomas Russell

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Thomas Russell, born on November 21, 1767, and died on October 21, 1803, was a prominent rebel whose life was filled with rebellion and struggle, leaving a profound impact on the society of his time. more

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