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“A reasonable amount of fleas is good for a dog; it keeps him from brooding over being a dog.”

Quote by Edward Noyes Westcott

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Edward Noyes Westcott

Edward Noyes Westcott was an American writer born on September 27, 1846, and died on March 31, 1898. His works covered a variety of subjects, including history, literature, and religion. more

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